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Tracheobronchoplasty via a right posterolateral thoracotomy
Yuriy Stukov1, Matheus Falasa1, Karen Redmond2
1Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
Multimedia Manual of Cardiothoracic Surgery : MMCTS
|June 3, 2025
Summary
Severe tracheobronchomalacia can be treated surgically. This case report details a tracheobronchoplasty technique using a right posterolateral thoracotomy for effective airway stabilization.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic surgery
- Pulmonary medicine
- Airway diseases
Background:
- Tracheobronchomalacia involves dynamic airway collapse due to tracheobronchial wall weakness.
- Conservative treatments like continuous positive airway pressure may not always resolve symptoms or improve quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a surgical technique for tracheobronchomalacia.
- To describe tracheobronchoplasty via right posterolateral thoracotomy.
Main Methods:
- A case report detailing a surgical intervention.
- Utilized a right posterolateral thoracotomy approach.
- Performed tracheobronchoplasty for severe tracheobronchomalacia.
Main Results:
- Successful surgical intervention for severe tracheobronchomalacia.
- Demonstrated the feasibility of tracheobronchoplasty via right posterolateral thoracotomy.
Conclusions:
- Tracheobronchoplasty is a viable surgical option for severe tracheobronchomalacia.
- Right posterolateral thoracotomy provides effective surgical access for this procedure.
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