How I Do It: Sternocleidomastoid Flap Augmentation of Tracheal Repair After Resection for Invasive Thyroid Cancer.

Shaari, Diana; Dowling, Eric; Urken, Mark L · Laryngoscope · 2023

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Abstract

Surgical treatment for thyroid carcinoma invading the trachea often involves circumferential tracheal resection and primary tracheal repair. This procedure involves a significant risk of anastomotic breakdown. We present a novel approach to cricotracheal repair using an SCM flap bolster designed to reduce the risk of anastomotic complications. Laryngoscope, 133:3228-3231, 2023.

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