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    Area of Science:

    • Thoracic surgery
    • Respiratory medicine
    • Surgical oncology

    Background:

    • Tracheal resections are common interventions for tracheal conditions.
    • Tracheal stenosis is predominantly benign (94%) but can be malignant (6%).
    • Management of extensive resections may involve stents or Montgomery T-cannulas.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize tracheal resection interventions over a 21-year period.
    • To analyze surgical procedure development and complication management.
    • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of tracheal resection for stenosis.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 235 tracheal resections performed between 1993 and 2013.
    • Categorization of patients into two groups based on surgical periods (1993-2002 and 2003-2013).
    • Comparison of outcomes, focusing on surgical advancements and complication-based recommendations.

    Main Results:

    • Restenosis is the most frequent complication, managed conservatively or with interventions like stenting.
    • Suture fistulas are rare and typically treated conservatively.
    • Overall complication rate was 2%, consistent with international data.

    Conclusions:

    • Tracheal resection is an optimal and definitive solution for patients with tracheal stenosis.
    • The procedure is safe and effective when performed by experienced thoracic surgeons.
    • Surgical advancements have refined the management of tracheal resection complications.