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Persistent tracheostomy stoma

J B Bishop, J Bostwick, F Nahai

    American Journal of Surgery
    |November 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Persistent tracheostomy stomas that fail to close spontaneously can be surgically repaired. Muscle flaps, specifically the sternohyoid muscle, offer an effective method for closing these stomas, yielding satisfactory cosmetic outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Surgical Reconstruction
    • Plastic Surgery
    • Otolaryngology

    Background:

    • Prolonged tracheostomy tube use can prevent spontaneous stoma closure.
    • Persistent tracheostomy stomas often require surgical intervention for closure.
    • Various flap techniques, including muscle and skin flaps, are available for reconstruction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of using muscle flaps for the surgical closure of persistent tracheostomy stomas.
    • To assess the functional and cosmetic outcomes of this reconstructive approach.

    Main Methods:

    • Surgical closure of persistent tracheostomy stomas was performed using muscle flaps.
    • The sternohyoid muscle was utilized due to its accessibility.
    • The procedure was applied to a cohort of five patients.

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    Main Results:

    • All five patients achieved satisfactory closure of their tracheostomy stomas.
    • The use of sternohyoid muscle flaps resulted in a successful cosmetic outcome.
    • The flaps effectively sealed the stoma and provided adequate soft tissue coverage.

    Conclusions:

    • Muscle flaps, particularly the sternohyoid muscle, are a viable and effective option for surgically closing persistent tracheostomy stomas.
    • This technique provides both functional closure and a satisfactory cosmetic result.
    • The sternohyoid muscle flap offers a reliable reconstructive solution for this challenging condition.