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[Use of silicon T-tube in laryngotracheal reconstruction]
Zhi Liu1, Wenxian Chen, Pengcheng Cui
1Department of Otolaryngology, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710038, China. lz_yuxing@sina.com.cn
Objective:
To discuss the function and operative method of silicon T tube in laryngotracheal reconstruction.
Method:
Two hundred and ninety-seven patients of laryngotracheal stenosis were operated with laryngotracheal reconstruction in our department. All of patients were tracheostomy dependent before reconstruction and were placed a silicon T-tube stenting for 3 to 6 months after reconstruction.
Result:
Two hundred and eighty-nine patients (97.3%) were successfully decannulated with good airway patency and effective phonation. They were followed up from 1 to 10 years, and no recurrence was found.
Conclusion:
Silicon T-tube is an effective and safe stent for laryngotracheal reconstruction. Paying attention to some application details may avoid the complication and obtain a satisfactory effect.
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