A Novel Technique of Long-Segment Tracheal Repair With Extended Bronchial Flap of Right Upper and Main Bronchus Plus Tracheoplasty

Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jun;99(6):2188-90. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.08.052.

Abstract

Long-segment tracheal resection and repair pose a great challenge. We present a successful case of long-segment tracheal defect repair with extended bronchial flap of the right upper and main bronchus, together with a tracheoplastic method. This is a novel technique for repairing a large tracheal defect with an extended pedicled bronchial flap in specific situations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bronchi / transplantation*
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Pleural Neoplasms / complications
  • Pleural Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Thoracotomy / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Trachea / surgery*
  • Tracheal Stenosis / etiology
  • Tracheal Stenosis / surgery*