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Reconstruction of the larynx and cervical trachea with the pectoralis major myocutaneous island flap

✍ Scribed by Eliachar, I. ;Goldsher, M. ;Moscona, A. R. ;Hurwitz, D. J.

Publisher: Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
Year: 1984
Weight: 308 KB
Volume: 6
Category: Article
ISSN: 0148-6403
DOI: 10.1002/hed.2890060413

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✦ Synopsis

Trauma to the anterior cervical region, whether blunt or penetrating, is life threatening and often causes a major loss of tissue to both the larynx and the trachea. We report our experience in reconstructing the larynx and trachea with the pectoralis major myocutaneous island flap in an unusual case of extensive traumatic cervical injury.

HEAD & NECK SURGERY 6~880-883 1984

cases, reconstruction that would provide both resurfacing and external stable and rigid support may be achieved only by staging the procedure. It may spell the difference between permanent tracheostomy, or even total laryngectomy, and preservation of laryngeal function.

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