ISSN:
1434-4726
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Experimental studies with 16 rabbits and 10 dogs have shown the possibility to dilate tracheal stenosis up to a length of 8 cm in one stage procedures. Four weeks after previous surgical productions of a tracheal stenosis of 30–40% in dogs, dilatation of the trachea was performed using a lateral, longitudinal incision and inserting two oval shaped, composite conchal grafts, measuring 2.5×0.8 cm. 80% of the original tracheal lumen was regained. Modifications of this method and first results, referring to the current literature, are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00464192
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