| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2876400 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Slide tracheoplasty does not inhibit tracheal growth. The reconstructed trachea grows faster in the first 6 months and slows in the following 18 months. There is a positive correlation between tracheal cross-sectional area and weight, height, and body surface area.
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Authors
Simone MD, Thomas W. PhD, Mike MD, Derek J. MD, FRANZCR, Clare A. DCR(R), Martin J. MD, FRCS,