Tracheal reconstruction using irradiated homologous grafts in rabbits.
Management of tracheal stenosis is troublesome and challenging. Numerous techniques have been used in the past with varying success. The technique of irradiated homograft tracheal cartilage transplantation shows promise for the future in the area of tracheal reconstruction.
Zalzal
G H
GH
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Hospital National Medical Center, Washington, DC 20010.
Barber
C S
CS
Chandra
R
R
D000818:Animals; D011817:Rabbits; D014132:Trachea / Q000637:transplantation*; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous