A successful third resection-anastomosis in a tracheal restenosis

Reoperation due to recurrence after tracheal resection and reconstruction still seems challenging. Although recurrence may lead to serious morbidity, an appropriate surgical technique plays a significant role in the cure of these patients. We report our experience of a patient who successfully under...

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Published in:Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery 2012-07, Vol.15 (1), p.174-175
Main Authors: Saghebi, Seyed Reza, Abbasidezfouli, Azizollah, Sheikhy, Kambiz, Farzanegan, Roya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anastomosis, Surgical
Bronchoscopy
Case Reports
Female
Humans
Intubation, Intratracheal - adverse effects
Recurrence
Reoperation
Thoracic Surgical Procedures
Time Factors
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Tracheal Stenosis - diagnosis
Tracheal Stenosis - etiology
Tracheal Stenosis - surgery
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Reoperation due to recurrence after tracheal resection and reconstruction still seems challenging. Although recurrence may lead to serious morbidity, an appropriate surgical technique plays a significant role in the cure of these patients. We report our experience of a patient who successfully underwent a third resection and anastomosis of the trachea. We believe that the number of previous operations is not a contraindication by itself against reoperating on a patient with restenosis. Also the success rate might be acceptably high if a sufficiently healthy tracheal length remains.
ISSN:1569-9293
1569-9285
DOI:10.1093/icvts/ivs101