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Larynx and trachea transplant

Mayo Clinic s approach

People with throat conditions who may need a larynx or trachea transplant are cared for by staff in the Department of Otolaryngology (ENT)/Head and Neck Surgery. Larynx and trachea transplants are performed by doctors with specific interests and advanced training in reconstructive surgical care of people with serious conditions of the larynx and trachea. These procedures were made possible through Mayo Clinic's research into the use of pioneering processes for transplantation. Mayo Clinic has established the first program for larynx and trachea transplant approved by the United Network for Organ Sharing. The Mayo Clinic Larynx and Trachea Transplant Program is located on the Mayo Clinic campus in Arizona.

Multispecialty team-based care

The Larynx and Trachea Transplant Program is a national and international referral center for complex airway reconstruction procedures. Mayo Clinic doctors have extensive experience diagnosing and treating complex larynx and tracheal disorders, including rare types. Your care team will give you the knowledge and resources to get exactly the care you need. Your transplant will be done by a surgeon certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Our team of experts is composed of specialists in neck and throat disorders. They coordinate their skills and knowledge to provide the best possible care to our patients. Various departments, such as the transplant center, speech-language pathology, and Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) work together to provide both inpatient and follow-up care.

Expertise and rankings

Mayo Clinic, which stretches across campuses in Rochester, Minnesota, Jacksonville, Florida, and Scottsdale, Arizona, is ranked among the U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals for ear, nose and throat and cancer care. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center meets the strict standards for a National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center, which recognize scientific excellence and a multidisciplinary approach to cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Contact

Arizona

Mayo Clinic Larynx and Trachea Transplant Program 5777 E. Mayo Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85054 Phone: 480-342-2983

Locations travel and lodging

Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states. For more information on visiting Mayo Clinic, choose your location below:

Mayo Clinic s campus in Arizona

Mayo Clinic s campus in Florida

Mayo Clinic s campus in Minnesota

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Costs and insurance

Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people. In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals, or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need. Learn more about appointments at Mayo Clinic. Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card. More information about billing and insurance: Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota Mayo Clinic Health System By Mayo Clinic Staff Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Doctors & Departments Oct. 20, 2022 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter Show references Etienne H, et al. Tracheal replacement. European Respiratory Journal. 2018; doi.org/10.1183/13993003.02211-2017. Delaere P, et al. Tracheal transplantation. Intensive Care Medicine. 2019; doi: 10.1007/s00134-018-5445-9. Randhawa SK, et al. Single-stage tracheal transplantation-From bench to bedside. American Journal of Transplantation. 2021; doi:10.1111/ajt.16776. Vranckx JJ, et al. The current status and outlook of trachea transplantation. Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation. 2020; doi:10.1097/MOT.0000000000000808. Genden EM, et al. Single-stage long-segment tracheal transplantation. American Journal of Transplantation. 2021; doi:10.1111/ajt.16752. Lott DG. What is the future of organ transplantation in the head and neck? Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. 2014; doi.org/10.1097/Moo.0000000000000087. McPhail MJ, et al. Advances in regenerative medicine for otolaryngology/head and neck surgery. BMJ. 2020; doi:10.1136/bmj.m718. Lott DG, et al. Tissue engineering for otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2014; doi:10.1016/j.mayocp.2014.09.007. Udelsman B, et al. A reassessment of tracheal substitutes-A systematic review. Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery. 2018; doi:10.21037/acs.2018.01.17.