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Tracheobronchoplasty for tracheomalacia.

Cameron D Wright1, Douglas J Mathisen1

  • 1Division of Thoracic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.

Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery
|May 1, 2018
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Summary

Tracheobronchomalacia, a rare airway disorder, can be treated with tracheobronchoplasty. This surgical repair improves patient symptoms and quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Pulmonology
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Tracheobronchomalacia is an uncommon acquired central airway disorder.
  • Symptoms include dyspnea, persistent cough, difficulty clearing secretions, and recurrent respiratory infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the surgical technique and outcomes of tracheobronchoplasty for severe tracheobronchomalacia.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluation involves dynamic CT scans, functional bronchoscopy, and pulmonary function tests.
  • Tracheobronchoplasty is performed via right thoracotomy, plicating the posterior airway wall with acellular dermis or polypropylene mesh.
  • The procedure aims to restore the trachea's normal D shape using mattress sutures.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Tracheoplastytracheal surgerytracheomalacia

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  • Patients generally report good outcomes with symptom improvement.
  • Quality of life is typically enhanced post-surgery.
  • Pulmonary function tests usually show no significant improvement.

Conclusions:

  • Tracheobronchoplasty is an effective surgical option for severe tracheobronchomalacia.
  • The procedure successfully alleviates symptoms and improves quality of life, despite limited impact on pulmonary function.