Cricotracheal reconstruction following external beam radiotherapy for recurrent thyroid cancer

ANZ J Surg. 2009 Apr;79(4):271-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2009.04858.x.

Abstract

Tracheal resection for invasive thyroid cancer is well described. Segmental tracheal or cricotracheal resection and reconstruction is an uncommon but established method in the treatment of invasive thyroid cancer. This has seldom been reported in a recurrence following external beam radiotherapy. Radiotherapy compromises healing and predisposes tracheal reconstruction to dehiscence. A fascia-only radial forearm free-flap reconstruction of a segmental cricotracheal resection is described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma, Papillary / radiotherapy*
  • Adenocarcinoma, Papillary / surgery
  • Cricoid Cartilage / surgery
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / secondary
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / secondary
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / surgery*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / surgery
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Trachea / surgery
  • Tracheal Neoplasms / secondary
  • Tracheal Neoplasms / surgery*