Thoracoscopic tracheal resection and reconstruction for adenoid cystic carcinoma.

Jiao, Wenjie; Zhu, Dezhang; Cheng, Zhaozhong; Zhao, Yandong · Ann Thorac Surg · 2015

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We describe a novel technique of thoracoscopic circumferential tracheal resection and end-to-end anastomosis. A 60-year-old woman presented with wheezing and progressive dyspnea. Computed tomography scan revealed a mass at the lower trachea, and a nitinol mesh stent was implanted by bronchoscopy. After 2 weeks, a complete thoracoscopic tracheal resection and reconstruction was performed. The postoperative course was uneventful. The final pathologic examination confirmed the diagnosis of primary adenoid cystic carcinoma of the trachea.

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