The trachea has a complex anatomy to fulfill its tasks. Its unique fibro-cartilaginous structure
maintains an open conduit during respiration, and provides vertical elasticity for deglutition …

Objectives/Hypothesis Ideal methods for reconstructing the tracheal structure and restoring
tracheal function following damage to the trachea or removal of the trachea have not been …

Background “Window” resection of the trachea is sometimes performed to remove tumors
invading the trachea. Here, we present a novel reconstructive procedure to this end …

Adipose-derived stromal cells (ASCs) are a promising cell source for tissue engineering and
regenerative medicine approaches for cartilage replacement. For chondrogenic …

The larynx is a complicated organ with very important functions. Reconstructive operations
of the larynx often result in some function reduction caused by scars and stenoses. The aim …

This case describes a subtotal cricoid cartilage defect reconstructed with a prefabricated
composite free flap. A 61‐year‐old man with a chondrosarcoma of the cricoid cartilage …

Background Prefabricated composite free flaps have been described as a technique for
reconstruction of laryngotracheal defects. Methods We present a 74‐year‐old woman with …

Background Trachea reconstruction requires creation of a functional lining, semirigid
support, and vascularity. We aimed to design composite flaps with these three components …

Objective The thyroid gland adjoins the trachea, pharynx, esophagus, carotid artery and
cervical skin. Most thyroid carcinomas have been treated at lower stages; however, in some …

Objectives/Hypothesis Primary tracheal resection in appropriately selected patients with
tracheal stenosis achieves> 90% success rate. Risk factors for complications have been …