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Case Report: Tracheal stenosis due to fibrotic bridges in a post-tracheostomy COVID-19 patient
Lina Zuccatosta1, Borja Recalde Zamacona1,2, Francesco Porcarelli1
1S.O.D. di Pneumologia, Ospedali Riuniti Ancona, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria, Ancona, Italy.
Abstract:
Tracheal stenosis is a common complication of prolonged endotracheal intubation or tracheostomy, that can be classified as simple (without cartilage involvement) or complex (with cartilaginous support involvement). We report a case of a post-COVID-19 tracheal stenosis with fibrotic bridges between the tracheal walls, creating a net within the lumen and causing significant respiratory distress. The absence of cartilaginous support involvement allowed a definitive bronchoscopic treatment with complete and permanent resolution of stenosis.
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