Tracheal prosthesis: An experimental study with Marlex

Abstract In most cases heavy Marlex mesh will serve as a satisfactory air-way following one-stage replacement of a seven-ring circumferential portion of cervical trachea in the dog. Respiratory epithelium does not regenerate to completely line the prostheses. The mucosa consists of granulation tissue and varying degrees of epithelial regeneration. With time, there is no resolution of the chronic inflammatory reaction; rather, occasionally it becomes more severe.