Two Cases of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Trachea: Laryngotracheal Reconstruction with Sternocleidomastoid Myoperiosteal Flap.
- Author:
So Jung OH
1
;
Hyun Su KIM
;
Jin Hwan KIM
;
Young Soo RHO
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. ys20805@chol.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Adenoid cystic carcinoma;
Reconstructive surgical procedures;
Surgical flaps;
Trachea
- MeSH:
Adenoids*;
Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic*;
Humans;
Neoplasm Metastasis;
Phonation;
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures;
Surgical Flaps;
Trachea*
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2007;50(7):646-649
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the trachea, although rare, is the second most common primary tumor of the trachea. It has a local infiltration and potential for regional and distant metastasis. Complete resection is the management of choice. But complete resection must be followed by proper reconstruction of laryngotrachea. The sternocleidomastoid myoperiosteal flap is an excellent technique for subglottic or tracheal reconstruction in selected cases of primary trachea tumor. The advantages of the sternocleidomastoid myoperiosteal flap lie in its single-stage reconstruction, the ease of the procedure, the relatively low complication rate, stabilization of the airway with good phonation, and long-term success. We report 2 cases of laryngotracheal reconstruction with sternocleidomastoid myoperiosteal flap. Both patients had acceptable airway patency and good phonation.
