[Carina resections and reconstructions of the tracheobronchial tree for maximum parenchyma preservation in tumors]

The carinal reconstruction with endstanding anastomosis of 3 ostiums is a rare variety of techniques for tracheobronchoplasty. This is a possibility of maximum preservation of lung tissue. 8 carinal resections were performed on 6 tracheal and 2 bronchial bifurcations and a primary reconstruction of a new carina was done in all cases. There were no complications and no patient died postoperatively. Intraoperative histological examinations of all tracheal and bronchial margins and longterm follow up are needed.