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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic surgery
  • Respiratory medicine
  • Surgical reconstruction

Background:

  • Tracheal stenosis (TS) is a serious condition often resulting from prolonged intubation.
  • Accurate assessment of stenosis characteristics is crucial for effective surgical planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of single-stage surgical reconstruction for tracheal stenosis.
  • To analyze the effectiveness of segmental resection with primary anastomosis in TS patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 21 tracheal stenosis patients over 17 years.
  • Assessment of stenosis using CT scans and endoscopic evaluation (adapted Myers-Cotton scale).
  • Surgical procedures included segmental resection with primary anastomosis.

Main Results:

  • The majority of TS cases (18/21) were intubation-related.
  • Mean stenosis stage was 3.33, with a mean length of 2.05 cm.
  • Successful decannulation was achieved in 76.19% (16/19) of surviving patients, with 9 requiring additional procedures.

Conclusions:

  • Single-stage segmental resection with primary anastomosis is an effective treatment for selected tracheal stenosis patients.
  • This surgical approach offers a viable option for tracheal reconstruction, improving patient outcomes.