[Reconstruction in bronchial stenoses of tuberculous origin (author's transl)]

Most of all bronchogenic stenoses are not caused by tumours but by tuberculosis. To diagnose stenoses of the bronchi bronchoscopy and bronchography are extremely helpful. The information the give is of decisive influence concerning adaquate reconstructive surgical measures. Early and late results of 108 patients operated on for tuberculous bronchial stenoses are reported. No mortality.