Tracheal Resection for Post-intubation/Post-tracheostomy Tracheal Stenosis

Thorac Surg Clin. 2025 Feb;35(1):61-72. doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2024.09.001. Epub 2024 Oct 5.

Abstract

Post-intubation and post-tracheostomy tracheal stenoses are relatively uncommon common complications of prolonged intubation. Patients with tracheal stenosis usually present with stridor and dyspnea once a significant portion of their airway is compromised. Tracheal resection and reconstruction offer durable treatment options for these patients with minimal risk once initial endoscopic treatment has failed.

Keywords: Post-intubation stenosis; Post-tracheostomy stenosis; Tracheal resection; Tracheal stenosis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Intubation, Intratracheal* / adverse effects
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Trachea* / surgery
  • Tracheal Stenosis* / etiology
  • Tracheal Stenosis* / surgery
  • Tracheostomy* / adverse effects