Postintubation tracheal stenosis.
Resection and reconstruction are the treatments of choice for postintubation tracheal stenosis, attested to by 94% good or satisfactory results in over 500 patients. Accurate diagnosis, appropriate patient selection, and experienced and precise surgical care are important in these treatments.
Grillo
H C
HC
Thoracic Surgical Unit, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Donahue
D M
DM
D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000379:methods; D014132:Trachea / Q000601:surgery*; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*