One stage “slit” deltopectoral flap technique for end tracheostomy reconstruction in irradiated postlaryngectomy patient

ABSTRACT

Reconstruction of tracheal stoma wound in patients who undergone total laryngectomy is challenging especially when the peristomal skin is unhealthy due to radi therapy. The reconstruction is complex and usually requires more than one stage. We present a simple techniqued successfully used in an 80-year-old patient with dehisced tracheal stoma wound and retraction of trachea.

Keywords:
Breast cancer; Reconstruction; Implant; Reverse abdominoplasty; Skin/ abdominal flap