The operative management of post-intubation tracheal strictures. Case reports.
The presentation and treatment of 2 patients with post-intubation tracheal strictures are reported. There was one subglottic and one supracarinal stricture, and they were treated by resection and anastomosis. The surgical procedures and special techniques for the facilitation of anastomosis are discussed, as is the subsequent management.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*