Use of a reabsorbable patch as tracheal substitute in a complicated urgent tracheostomy. (4th October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mammana, Marco; Comacchio, Giovanni M; Bellini, Alice; Rea, Federico
• Is Part Of: Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. Volume 31:Number 5(2020)
• Page Start: 734
• Page End: 736
• Publication Date: 2020-10-04
• Subjects: Tracheostomy -- Dehiscence -- Reabsorbable prosthesis; Chest -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Cardiovascular system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.1
• DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivaa182
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1569-9293

Abstract

Abstract: Airway dehiscence after tracheal resection-anastomosis is a major complication that often requires an urgent reoperation. If ischaemia of the airway is extensive, however, performing a tracheostomy might be complicated. Here, we describe the case of a patient who underwent urgent tracheostomy because of acute airway dehiscence, wherein an absorbable prosthesis was used to repair the defect of the anterior trachea. Abstract : Tracheal resection-anastomosis is the treatment of choice for benign airway stenosis; however, severe anastomotic dehiscence may occur.