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One stage "slit" deltopectoral flap technique for end tracheostomy reconstruction in irradiated postlaryngectomy patient

Rahul Shetty; Elvino Barreto; Kingsly Paul M
Rev. Bras. Cir. Plást. 2014;29(2):294-296 - Ideas and Innovation

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ABSTRACT

Reconstruction of tracheal stoma wound in patients who undergone total laryngectomy is challenging especially when the peristomal skin is unhealthy due to radi therapy. The reconstruction is complex and usually requires more than one stage. We present a simple techniqued successfully used in an 80-year-old patient with dehisced tracheal stoma wound and retraction of trachea.

Keywords: Breast cancer; Reconstruction; Implant; Reverse abdominoplasty; Skin/abdominal flap.

 

RESUMO

Reconstruir lesão do estoma traqueal em pacientes submetidos a laringectómica total é um desafio, especialmente, quando a pele do perístoma está lesionada devido à radioterapia. A reconstrução é complexa e geralmente requer mais de uma abordagem. Apresenta-se técnica simples utilizada com sucesso em paciente de 80 anos com deiscência de lesão do estoma traqueal e retração da traqueia.

Palavras-chave: Keywords: Laringectomia total; Traqueostomia; Retalho deltopeitoral.

 

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