A successful third resection-anastomosis in a tracheal restenosis

Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2012 Jul;15(1):174-5. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivs101. Epub 2012 Mar 28.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Bronchoscopy
  • 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