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State of the art in tracheal surgery: a brief literature review

Authors: Alessandra Siciliani, Erino Angelo Rendina, Mohsen Ibrahim

Published in: Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Background

Tracheal surgery requires a highly specialized team of anesthesiologists, thoracic surgeons, and operative support staff. It remain a formidable challenge for surgeons due to the criticality connected to anatomical considerations, intraoperative airway management, technical complexity of reconstruction, and the potential postoperative morbidity and mortality.

Main body

This article focuses on the main technical aspects and literature data regarding laryngotracheal and tracheal resection and reconstruction. Particular attention will be paied to anastomotic and non-anastomotic complications.

Short conclusion

Results from literature confirm that, when feasible, laryngotracheal and tracheal resection and reconstruction is the treatment of choice in cases of benign stricture and malign neoplasm. Careful patient selection, operative planning, and execution are required for optimal results.

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Title: State of the art in tracheal surgery: a brief literature review
Authors: Alessandra Siciliani
Erino Angelo Rendina
Mohsen Ibrahim
Publication date: 01-12-2018
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 2049-6958
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40248-018-0147-2

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