title: Delayed tracheal reconstruction.
abstract: An extended area of stenosis of the upper mediastinal trachea, which normally would require extensive thoracic mobilization for primary anastomosis, was corrected by resection of the manubrium with the creation of a trough. This was closed in several stages utilizing embedded Marlex mesh and regional skin flaps. The development and modifications of this technique are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008371:Manubrium / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D013997:Time Factors; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014140:Tracheotomy / Q000009:adverse effects