Pierre R. Delaere

Laryngotracheal Reconstruction

From Lab to Clinic

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Laryngotracheal Reconstruction: From Lab to Clinic lines for using the technique of tracheal autotra- presents the experimental and clinical aspects of plantation in conservation laryngectomy. The tissue reconstruction of the larynx and trachea. shortcomings and complications of tracheal auto- The book reflects the development and implemen- transplantation encountered in the initial patient tation of a research-based clinical program. The series led to a modification of the technique. The experimental work was started in 1989 with the modified autotransplantation technique proved to aim of improving the reconstructive possibilities be reliable from a reconstructive, functional and in the following two clinical situations: (1) extend- oncological viewpoint. ed hemilaryngectomy defects after tumour In a second part (Chap. VI), healing aspects after removal and (2) tracheal stenoses that are impos- repair of laryngotracheal defects are highlighted. sible to repair by segmental tracheal resection. The The healing mechanisms of the cartilage support, two problems differ in localization (larynx, tra- the mucosal lining and the blood supply were chea), etiology (oncology, traumatic), and treat- studied for each tissue component individually.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer / Springer Berlin Heidelberg / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-642-62245-8
• Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. August 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 277mm x 210mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 786g
• ISBN-13: 9783642622458
• ISBN-10: 3642622453
• Artikelnr.: 41320164

Inhaltsangabe

I. Introduction.- II. Limits in laryngotracheal reconstruction.- III. Tracheal transplantation research.- IV. From bench to bedside: Implementing tracheal autotransplantation as organ saving procedure after extended hemilaryngectomy.- V. Modification of tracheal autotransplantation concept: Towards optimal reconstruction of extended hemilaryngectomy defects.- VI. From wound healing research to tracheal reconstruction with preformed, composite tissue.- VII. Other vascularized reconstructive tissue for laryngeal repair.- VIII. Progress in head and neck reconstruction: a historical overview based on blood supply of the reconstructive tissue.