Clinical studies on sternocleidomastoid myoperiosteal flap for cervical tracheal reconstruction / 临床耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To introduce the experience of repairing the defect of cervical trachea wall by using the sternocleidomastoid myoperiosteal flap after the anterior or posterior wall of cervical trachea was invaded by cervical neoplasm. Method:Between 1989 to 1998 the sternocleidomastoid myoperiosteal flap was applied in 12 patients with different diseases, among which 3 cases were thyroid carcinoma, 5 cases were laryngeal carcinoma, 4 cases were cervical esophageal carcinoma. Result:The operation was successful. 12 patients were decannuated and had normal exercise tolerance. The time from reconstruction to decannulation was ranging from 20 days to 6 months. Conclusion: The sternocleidomastoid myoperiosteal flap is an ideal transplant for cervical tracheal reconstruction.