Surgical report shows prolonged survival following tracheal replacement with a cryopreserved aortic allograft, highlighting its viability as an effective tracheal substitute.
Postoperative image highlighting the silicone stent within the aortic allograft (arrow). CENTRAL MESSAGECryopreserved aortic allograft is a safe and valuable surgical option as a tracheal substitute.Stent removal is feasible and allows prolonged survival.
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