Intraoperative methods for wrapping anastomoses after airway reconstruction: a case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anastomosis management is the main challenge of airway resection and reconstruction, and postoperative anastomotic complications, including ischemia, stenosis, dehiscence, and separation may lead to severe outcomes and a poor prognosis. The anastomotic buttress is vital in airway reconstruction, but the selection of surgical buttress and reinforcement remains controversial. We aimed to demonstrate and evaluate the buttress options of anastomosis, including their preoperative characteristics, the intraoperative process, and the incidence of postoperative complications to help address the controversy regarding anastomosis management.

Methods

This retrospective study was conducted at a single institution. Patients who underwent airway reconstruction with anastomotic

SUBMITTER: Wang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9271447 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature