Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences
Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences

A New Brace for Maintaining the Neck in a Suitable Position Following Tracheal Reconstruction

Document Type : Technique

Authors

Bizhan Ziaian 1
Ali Foroutan 2
Maryam Tahamtan 3
Sam Moslemi 2

1 Department of Thoracic Surgery, Nemazee Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

2 Department of General Surgery, Fagihi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

3 Department of Internal Medicine, Nemazee Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

Abstract
Segmental resection and end-to-end anastomosis is the treatment of choice for patients suffering from tracheal stenosis for whom conservative management is not planned. A complication of this procedure is tension-induced anastomotic failure. To prevent this complication, maintaining the neck in full flexion by means of a suture between the chin and upper chest is a traditional approach. We have designed a new brace (Shiraz brace) that securely supports the neck in this position and decreases the bothersome use of the suture alone.

Keywords

Brace
Flexion
Position

  • Received 14 May 2014
  • Revised 23 August 2020
  • Accepted 24 December 2018

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