Repair of Anterior Tracheal Defect by Trans-Tracheostomy Placement of Acellular Dermal Matrix.

Youn, Simon; Ge, Marshall; O'Dell, Karla; Wightman, Sean; Kung, Raymond · Laryngoscope · 2023

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Abstract

Severe infections of the neck can lead to life-threatening consequences when not treated promptly and correctly. This case report is the first to illustrate the successful use of an acellular dermal matrix to repair a tracheal defect in the setting of a severe neck infection. Laryngoscope, 133:1961-1963, 2023.

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