Abstract
Tracheal stenosis can occur after controlled respiration with cuffed endotracheal or tracheostomy tubes. Such stenoses respond best to excision and reanastomosis. In more than half the cases presented, the posterior "party wall" was preserved, since pressure of the cuff was exerted against a yielding area, in contrast to the rigid anterior wall, where pressure leads to necrosis. Primary anastomosis with preservation of the posterior wall was, therefore, feasible in 50% of the cases, and circumferential excision was indicated only when the entire circumference of the trachea was involved. The surgical techniques for both of these contingencies are detailed, and our experience with 22 patients is described.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
