Endobronchial treatment of complete tracheal stenosis: report of 3 cases and description of an innovative technique.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Tracheostomy is often performed in patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. Complications include tracheal stenosis, more often below the stoma than suprastomal. We report 3 cases of suprastomal complete obliteration of the trachea, all of which were successfully managed endoscopically using diode laser, mechanical dilation with the rigid bronchoscope, and stent placement.
Medical subject headings
- Bronchoscopy
- Trachea
- Tracheal Stenosis
- Tracheostomy