One-Step Laryngotracheal Reconstruction With Prefabricated Corticoperiosteal Flap.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 107(5): e333-e335, 2019 May.
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| ID: mdl-30391250
ABSTRACT
Large airway reconstruction is difficult and requires a flap that will mirror the tissue variety. The main challenge is to keep the reconstruction stable and prevent collapse. In this report, we present a laryngotracheal reconstruction with a buccal mucosa-prefabricated medial femoral condyle free flap, after chondroma excision in a 1-step procedure. Functional results are promising and were confirmed by endoscopy and computed tomography examination 12 months postoperatively. This reconstruction-with-prefabrication technique, among others, may be used in the reconstruction of different regions like craniofacial bone defects, apart from larynx and trachea.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Trachea
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Laryngeal Neoplasms
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Chondroma
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Plastic Surgery Procedures
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Free Tissue Flaps
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Larynx
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Ann Thorac Surg
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article