I had fistula which started a few days after my surgery and lasted for a few more weeks, even after being discharged from two weeks in the hospital. My fistula was cured by applying an ointment (which I can't remember now, but will let you know tomorrow, after I check my files at home) everyday, and covering the wound with a gauze.

I haven't heard, tho, about salivary leak. As with Jerry, can you describe exactly this 'leak' that your dad is having.

Welcome to OCF.

Jojo


Diagnosed: 16Feb'09
Pre-op Dx: Tongue SCCA Stage IVB (T4N2cM0)
Opn: 2Mar'09. Total glossectomy, Neck dissection (Levels I-V), bilateral; Anterolateral, Thigh flap recon'n; Tracheostomy; PEG
Decanullation: 24Mar'09
IMRT x30, concurrent with chemo (cisplatin) x3: May-Jun '09
PEG out: 23Oct'09