[Use of silicon T-tube in laryngotracheal reconstruction].

OBJECTIVE

To discuss the function and operative method of silicon T tube in laryngotracheal reconstruction.

METHOD: Two hundred and ninety-seven patients of laryngotracheal stenosis were operated with laryngotracheal reconstruction in our department. All of patients were tracheostomy dependent before reconstruction and were placed a silicon T-tube stenting for 3 to 6 months after reconstruction.

RESULT: Two hundred and eighty-nine patients (97.3%) were successfully decannulated with good airway patency and effective phonation. They were followed up from 1 to 10 years, and no recurrence was found.

CONCLUSION

Silicon T-tube is an effective and safe stent for laryngotracheal reconstruction. Paying attention to some application details may avoid the complication and obtain a satisfactory effect.