An alternative method of neck flexion after tracheal resection.

Abstract

Tracheal resections for benign and malignant disease are well described. The addition of release procedures, including suprathyroid and suprahyoid laryngeal release, has increased the capability of extended tracheal resection and primary reconstruction. Constant neck flexion by a suture between the skin of the point of the chin and midline of the chest over the manubrium is also widely considered paramount to successful tracheal resections. We designed a straightforward alternative to this method for patient comfort and compliance.