Stenosis of the trachea caused by retrosternal ossification.
An abnormal anatomic structure of the thoracic inlet causing stenosis of the trachea is rare. This case report illustrates a man presenting tracheal stenosis caused by retrosternal ossification, and discusses its clinical significance and possible pathogenesis.
Department of Chest Surgery, Ehime Prefectural Central Hospital, Matsuyama, Japan. c-epch@eph.pref.ehime.jp
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Ikemune
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D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000150:complications*; D013249:Sternum; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology*