Surgical strategies in persistent stenosis of cervical trachea
Bystrenin, A.V.; Kriukov, A.I.
Vestnik Otorinolaringologii 4: 56-57
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-4668 PMID: 13677029 Document Number: 552860
Two methods of surgical treatment optimization can be used in patients with persistent stenosis of cervical trachea: 1) reconstruction of tracheal cartilaginous frame by means of insertion of the rings made of the rib autocartilage in the tissues adjacent to trachea, 2) hydromassage (pulsating change in the latex balloon serving as a stent which is placed in the trachea after its surgical recanalization). Hydromassage shortens duration of tracheal epithelization to 2-3 months. Positive results achieved with the above methods allow the authors to recommend them into wide clinical practice.