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Awake venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) offers a life-saving option for severe tracheal obstruction when standard methods fail. This approach allows for airway control, tumor reduction, and stenting, ensuring patient stabilization and aiding cancer treatment planning.

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  • Respiratory Medicine
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  • Near-complete tracheal obstruction presents critical airway management challenges.
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  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides cardiorespiratory support.

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  • To evaluate the utility of awake venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) in managing patients with near-complete tracheal obstruction.
  • To highlight the importance of multidisciplinary coordination in this setting.

Main Methods:

  • Application of awake VV-ECMO in patients with critical tracheal obstruction.
  • Simultaneous airway control, including tumor debulking and stenting.
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