A new brace for maintaining the neck in a suitable position following tracheal reconstruction.
Segmental resection and end-to-end anastomosis is the treatment of choice for patients suffering from tracheal stenosis for whom conservative management is not planned. A complication of this procedure is tension-induced anastomotic failure. To prevent this complication, maintaining the neck in full flexion by means of a suture between the chin and upper chest is a traditional approach. We have designed a new brace (Shiraz brace) that securely supports the neck in this position and decreases the bothersome use of the suture alone.
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Nemazee Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran;
Bizhan
B
Ziaian
Department of General Surgery, Fagihi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran;
Ali
A
Foroutan
Department of Internal Medicine, Nemazee Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Maryam
M
Tahamtan
Department of General Surgery, Fagihi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran;
Sam
S
Moslemi
Brace; Flexion; Position