Laryngotracheal Reconstruction From Lab to Clinic [Paperback]

I. Introduction.- II. Limits in laryngotracheal reconstruction.- III. Tracheal transplantation research.- IV. From bench to bedside: Implementing tracheal autotransplantation as organ saving procedure after extended hemilaryngectomy.- V. Modification of tracheal autotransplantation concept: Towards optimal reconstruction of extended hemilaryngectomy defects.- VI. From wound healing research to tracheal reconstruction with preformed, composite tissue.- VII. Other vascularized reconstructive tissue for laryngeal repair.- VIII. Progress in head and neck reconstruction: a historical overview based on blood supply of the reconstructive tissue.

First book to cover reconstruction of the larynx and trachea using auto- and allotransplants

Describes new reconstruction techniques for difficult laryngotracheal defects

Both defects after tumor resection and defects resulting from stenosis are covered

From experimental design to clinical application

Gives a new view on wound healing and repair of the larynx and trachea

Describes the repair techniques of tomorrow

Fully illustrated with high quality color drawings

Complementary DVD showing surgical approaches and functional results

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