Experimental tracheal tube created with vascularized fascia.
An experimental fascial transferable bed was developed in the rabbit model. This tissue is reliable in bringing a viable mucosal graft inside the larynx. A vascular connective tissue sheet with full-thickness mucosa and autogenous cartilage for external support are needed. In this study a tracheal tube was preformed to study the use of autogenous cartilage as support for a circumferential lumen.
Delaere
P R
PR
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital St Rafaël, Leuven, Belgium.
Liu
Z
Z
Feenstra
L
L
D000818:Animals; D005205:Fascia / Q000098:blood supply*; D011817:Rabbits; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D014132:Trachea / Q000601:surgery*