Novel method to repair tracheal defect by pectoralis major myocutaneous flap

Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Jul;88(1):288-91. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.11.030.

Abstract

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor is extremely uncommon in the trachea. Surgery is recommended when airway obstruction becomes evident. The surgical technique and material used for repairing a massive tracheal defeat is a challenge for the thoracic surgeon. We present a case of repair and reconstruction of a massive defect of the thoracic trachea and right mainstem bronchus with a pectoralis major myocutaneous flap after resection of an inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor. The myocutaneous flap provides reliable material to repair and reconstruct a massive central airway defect. This novel surgical procedure may present new strategies for the treatment of extensive defects of the trachea.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Bronchoscopy / methods
  • Carcinoma / complications
  • Carcinoma / pathology
  • Carcinoma / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Graft Survival
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Pectoralis Muscles / transplantation*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Trachea / surgery*
  • Tracheal Neoplasms / complications
  • Tracheal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Tracheal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Tracheal Stenosis / diagnosis
  • Tracheal Stenosis / etiology
  • Tracheal Stenosis / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome