Serratus Anterior-Rib Composite Flap as a Novel Approach for Tracheal Reconstruction

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Serratus Anterior-Rib Composite Flap as a Novel Approach for Tracheal Reconstruction Via otol rhinol Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2022 Feb 13:34894211067608. doi: 10.1177/00034894211067608. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To report a novel case of tracheal reconstruction using a serratus anterior-rib composite flap. METHODS: Case report and literature review. RESULTS: A 46-year-old male with a 4 cm anterior tracheal wall defect underwent reconstruction with a serratus anterior-rib composite flap. The patient experienced excellent results regarding phonati on, swallowing, and cosmesis. CONCLUSION: The serratus anterior-rib composite flap appears to be a suitable candidate for tracheal reconstruction and merits further analysis in this context. The flap's intrinsic incorporation of a perfused rib segment allows for reliable reconstruction of the neotrachea and maintenance of proximal dynamic airway support. PMID:35156399 | DOI:10.1177/00034894211067608 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.