Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgical Repair of the Airway.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2018.10.070.
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Abstract
We communicate the first reported application of video-assisted thoracic surgery for early repair of a postintubation tracheal laceration. The patient was a 60-year-old man. After an initial unsuccessful approach with conservative measures, surgical repair was indicated. The patient underwent 2-port video-assisted thoracic surgery for direct tracheal repair using a 3-0 resorbable monofilament running suture and two reinforcing X-stitches. Bronchoscopic control after 2 and 4 weeks showed complete restoration of the airway, with no complication.
Medical subject headings
- Intubation, Intratracheal
- Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted
- Trachea