Fascia Temporalis Free Flap for Cricotracheal Reconstruction: A Novel Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 104(3): 1040-1046, 2017 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The aim of tracheal reconstruction is to provide an airtight and noncollapsible airway covered with a suitable epithelial lining. To date, no ideal treatment is available for large tracheal defects.METHODS:
We report 4 patients who underwent one-stage reconstruction for a cricotracheal stenosis with a free temporoparietal fascia flap and costal cartilage grafts.RESULTS:
Closure of tracheostoma was achieved for all patients. The main advantage of this flap compared with the free radial forearm flap is that it supplies a more suitable lining allowing the reepithelialization process with respiratory epithelium.CONCLUSIONS:
This one-stage procedure provides a reliable construct to substitute for large tracheal defects, even in areas previously exposed to an operation or radiotherapy.
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Colección:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Tráquea
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Estenosis Traqueal
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Procedimientos de Cirugía Plástica
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Cartílago Cricoides
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Fascia
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Colgajos Tisulares Libres
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Microcirugia
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Thorac Surg
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article