Corkscrew trachea: a novel type of congenital tracheal stenosis

Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Jun;87(6):1923-5. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.10.083.

Abstract

The classic definition of congenital tracheal stenosis includes the presence of complete tracheal rings with absence of the membranous portion of the trachea. The morphologic type, based on Cantrell's classification, dictates the surgical management. In this report, we describe the presentation and surgical management of a novel type of distal congenital tracheal stenosis referred to as "corkscrew" trachea.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Thoracic Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Tracheal Stenosis / classification*
  • Tracheal Stenosis / congenital*
  • Tracheal Stenosis / surgery