Traumatic tracheobronchial stricture treated with the Eder-Puestow dilator.
A case of tracheobronchial stenosis secondary to trauma is presented. Primary reconstruction resulted in stricture in the distal part of the trachea. Resection and anastomosis was followed by restenosis, which had to be treated endoscopically. Endobronchial resections and forceful dilatations with stiff bronchoscopes were done weekly for about 11 months without lasting benefit. After changing to Eder-Puestow dilators, the dilatations could be done at steadily increasing intervals. This method of dilatation was found to be safe, effective and less traumatic.
D000328:Adult; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D004106:Dilatation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014132:Trachea / Q000293:injuries*; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*