Abstract
Circumferential airway resection with primary anastomosis has been widely adopted as a treatment for adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) of the trachea. However, carinal resection is a complicated procedure with high mortality and morbidity rates. We describe a technique of non-circumferential tracheal resection performed to treat ACC arising from the lower membranous trachea adjacent to the carina. The tumor was resected while preserving the tracheo-carinal cartilage. A silicone Y-stent was placed at the bifurcation to ensure airway patency before closing the defect. The airway defect, measuring 4 9 2.5 cm, was closed using an autologous pericardial patch and pedicled latissimus dorsi muscle flap. These procedures were technically easy, and no postoperative airway complication occurred.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 603-606 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | General thoracic and cardiovascular surgery |
Volume | 60 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 Sep |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adenoid cystic carcinoma
- Airway reconstruction
- Tracheal resection
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine