Total tracheal resection for long-segment benign tracheal stenosis.

Soon, Jia Lin; Agasthian, Thirugnanam · Ann Thorac Surg · 2008

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Tracheal resection for long benign tracheal stenosis is challenging because of the lack of a suitable replacement to facilitate tension-free anastomosis. We describe a patient with a 6-cm post-tuberculous tracheal stricture, severely debilitated post-recurrent bronchoscopic intervention. Staged resection facilitated near-total tracheal resection with primary anastomosis and complete symptom resolution.

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