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Erschienen in: Pediatric Surgery International 10/2018

28.07.2018 | Original Article

Experimental validation of laryngotracheal growth and recurrent laryngeal nerve preservation after partial cricotracheal resection in a growing rabbit model

verfasst von: Keiichi Morita, Kosaku Maeda, Insu Kawahara, Yuko Bitoh

Erschienen in: Pediatric Surgery International | Ausgabe 10/2018

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Abstract

Purpose

The aim of this study was to confirm laryngotracheal growth and recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) preservation after partial cricotracheal resection (PCTR) in a growing rabbit model by performing the procedure in pediatric animals.

Methods

Six female Japanese white rabbits, 12 weeks of age, underwent PCTR. The course of the RLN was evaluated during surgery (n = 3). Endoscopic and histologic examinations were performed at 22 weeks of age (n = 6). Four non-operated rabbits, 22 weeks of age, underwent endoscopic and histologic examinations as controls.

Results

The RLN was preserved at the esophageal side and entered the larynx behind the cricothyroid joint after PCTR. Endoscopic examination showed normal vocal cord movements and the large reconstructed subglottis. Histologically, sufficient submucosal vessels and cartilage growth were identified at the reconstructed larynx. The median inside luminal area at the anastomotic site in the PCTR group was 24.8 mm2 (range 21.8–29.0 mm2), and that at the cricoid cartilage and trachea in the control group was 23.4 mm2 (range 20.0–26.6 mm2) and 25.6 mm2 (range 22.9–28.8 mm2), respectively.

Conclusion

No interference with laryngotracheal growth was seen, and RLN preservation was confirmed after PCTR. Use of PCTR in the pediatric age group seems appropriate.
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Metadaten
Titel
Experimental validation of laryngotracheal growth and recurrent laryngeal nerve preservation after partial cricotracheal resection in a growing rabbit model
verfasst von
Keiichi Morita
Kosaku Maeda
Insu Kawahara
Yuko Bitoh
Publikationsdatum
28.07.2018
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Pediatric Surgery International / Ausgabe 10/2018
Print ISSN: 0179-0358
Elektronische ISSN: 1437-9813
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-018-4314-5

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