A Case of Window Resection and Secondary Reconstruction of the Trachea Invaded by Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

A Case of Tracheal Defect Reconstruction Using Anterolateral Thigh Free Flap in Patients with Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Invading Tracheal Cartilage

“…Reconstruction might needed after tracheal resection. Secondary reconstruction by local flap, 8) Pectoralis major myocutaneous flaps and free costal cartilage grafts, 9) modified infrahyoid myocutaneous flaps, 10) non-vascularized composite nasal septal grafts, 11) latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flaps, 12) and free radial forearm flaps and titanium mesh 13) were reported for use in tracheal reconstruction. It is difficult to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method because there are no studies comparing cases and no longterm follow-up.…”