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Laryngeal framework reconstruction using titanium mesh in glottic cancer after frontolateral vertical partial laryngectomy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20824791     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the feasibility and efficacy of laryngeal framework reconstruction using titanium mesh in patients with glottic cancer after frontolateral vertical partial laryngectomy.
STUDY DESIGN: Prospective study.
METHODS: Defect of laryngeal framework, caused by frontolateral vertical partial laryngectomy in nine patients with T2 or T3 squamous cell carcinoma of glottic, were reconstructed with titanium mesh from 2007 to 2009. Computed tomography (CT) and fiberscopic examinations were performed at two weeks and three months postoperatively.
RESULTS: No aspiration and laryngeal stenosis was observed in the nine patients. CT scanning showed that titanium mesh was fastened well without displacement and deformity and that there was no laryngeal stenosis. Fiberscopic inspection showed that the larynx lumen was maintained well without stricture, shrinkage, and necrosis. No titanium mesh was exposed to the larynx lumen.
CONCLUSIONS: Titanium mesh was a good alternative for reconstruction of the laryngeal framework. It provided adequate structural support to maintain airway patency.
Authors:
Xue-Kui Liu; Quan Zhang; Quan Li; Wei-Wei Liu; Hao Li; Zong-Yuan Zeng; Zhu-Ming Guo
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Laryngoscope     Volume:  120     ISSN:  1531-4995     ISO Abbreviation:  Laryngoscope     Publication Date:  2010 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-29     Completed Date:  2011-01-07     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8607378     Medline TA:  Laryngoscope     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  2197-202     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Cancer Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnosis,  surgery*
Glottis / pathology,  surgery*
Humans
Laryngeal Neoplasms / pathology,  surgery*
Laryngectomy / methods*
Male
Middle Aged
Prospective Studies
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures / methods
Risk Assessment
Sampling Studies
Surgical Mesh*
Titanium
Treatment Outcome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
7440-32-6/Titanium

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