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  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Necrotizing tracheitis is a rare, severe airway condition often affecting immunocompromised individuals.
  • It can lead to pseudomembrane formation, airway obstruction, and potentially fatal tracheal perforation.
  • Poorly controlled diabetes is a significant risk factor, compromising immune function.

Observation:

  • A 32-year-old male with uncontrolled diabetes presented with cough, dysphagia, and respiratory distress.
  • Bronchoscopy revealed extensive tracheal necrosis and a perforation into the anterior mediastinum.
  • Microbiology identified Actinomyces as the causative agent in tracheal tissue.

Findings:

  • A multidisciplinary team managed the airway, opting for a distal XLT tracheostomy.
  • Long-term antibiotics and improved diabetes control were initiated.
  • At three months, the trachea showed significant mucosal healing, with proximal stenosis managed by a T-tube.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing complex necrotizing tracheitis.
  • Effective treatment involves addressing underlying immunocompromising conditions and appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
  • Successful management can lead to durable airway patency and patient recovery.