Transcervical repair of distal membranous tracheal laceration.
A laceration of the distal membranous trachea usually has been repaired through a right thoracotomy, and occasionally through a lateral cervical approach. In the case reported here, a simple method of treating this complication was used that involved a mediastinoscopy incision. Suturing of the tear is carried out easily through a vertical incision made in the anterior wall of the trachea, which is then closed with no further consequences. The patient made a quick recovery, and the cosmetic result was excellent.
Division of Thoracic Surgery, British Hospital of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D015412:Mastectomy, Segmental / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014132:Trachea / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000601:surgery*