[Myoperiosteocutaneous flap repair of trachea wall defects]

The experience of repairing the defect of trachea wall by using the sternocleidomastoid myoperiosteal or pectoral myoperiosteocutaneous flaps in 7 patients was reported. The operation was successful in all patients except one who complicated with local infection. The advantages and surgical technique were discussed in this paper. The periosteal flap with blood supplied muscle pedicle has good osteogenetic potency which is suitable to meet the specificity of tracheal repair. This method is simple, safe and reliable.