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Apron tracheostome.

M Talaat1

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Alexandria Medical School, Egypt.

The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
|August 1, 1991
PubMed
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A new surgical technique minimizes tracheostome stenosis after total laryngectomy, potentially eliminating the need for a laryngectomy tube and improving voice restoration options. This method is effective even in irradiated cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Tracheostome stenosis is a common complication after total laryngectomy, causing patient discomfort and breathing difficulties.
  • Current management often requires secondary plastic surgery or continuous use of a laryngectomy tube.
  • Irradiated patients are particularly susceptible to stenosis, complicating airway management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel surgical technique for tailoring the tracheostome during total laryngectomy.
  • To minimize the incidence of postoperative tracheostome stenosis, even in irradiated patients.
  • To potentially enable patients to avoid wearing a laryngectomy tube and facilitate voice restoration.

Main Methods:

  • A superiorly based apron flap of skin is raised from the lower anterior neck.

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  • A similar mucosal apron is removed from the upper posterior tracheal wall.
  • The skin flap is interdigitated into the recipient tracheal site to create a tailored tracheostome.

    • Main Results:

    • The technique effectively minimizes tracheostome stenosis following total laryngectomy.
    • Patients may be able to dispense with a laryngectomy tube postoperatively.
    • The tailored tracheostome is suitable for subsequent tracheoesophageal puncture for voice restoration.

    Conclusions:

    • This tailored tracheostome technique offers a solution to postoperative stenosis after total laryngectomy.
    • It improves patient comfort and airway patency, reducing the need for laryngectomy tubes.
    • The method enhances the potential for successful voice restoration through tracheoesophageal puncture.