Biomaterials in laryngotracheal surgery: a solvable problem in the near future?
Clinical success of laryngotracheal protheses are constrained by a combination of biocompatible response in the host and a suitable functional rehabilitation. This review considers clinical limits of different materials commonly used in ear, nose and throat surgery and will more particularly focus on titanium, one material recognized to be well tolerated in implantology.
Debry
Christian
C
Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, Hautepierre Hospital, Strasbourg, France. christian.debry@chru-strasbourg.fr
Schultz
Philippe
P
Vautier
Dominique
D
D001422:Bacterial Adhesion; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006801:Humans; D007830:Larynx / Q000601:surgery*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D014025:Titanium
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D014025:Titanium