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Comparative study of the laryngeal innervation in humans and animals employed in laryngeal transplantation research

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

P. Stavroulaki  and
M. Birchall
P. Stavroulaki
Affiliation:
University of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK.
M. Birchall
Affiliation:
University of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK.
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Abstract

Laryngeal transplantation is receiving increased attention. Re-innervation of the transplanted larynx is critical for a successful functional outcome. Different anatomical models (dog, cat, rat, pig) have been employed for experimental purposes. Interspecies similarities and differences are important for extrapolating the experimental results to humans. We present a review of the anatomical course and regional branching patterns of the laryngeal nerves in both humans and animals currently being employed in laryngeal transplantation. The clinical and surgical implications are also discussed.

Keywords

LarynxNerveFibresTransplantationAnimalsLaboratory
Type
Review Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 115 , Issue 4 , April 2001 , pp. 257 - 266
Copyright
© Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited 2001

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