Successful treatment of tracheal stenosis by rigid bronchoscopy and topical mitomycin C: a case report.
Tracheal stenosis is a known complication of prolonged intubation. It is difficult to treat and traditional surgical approach is associated with significant risk and complications. Recurrent stenosis due to granulation tissue necessitates repeated procedures. We describe a case of short web-like tracheal stenosis (concentric membranous stenosis less than 1 cm in length without associated cartilage damage) managed by a minimally invasive thoracic endoscopic approach. Topical application of Mitomycin C, a potent fibroblast inhibitor reduces granulation tissue formation and prevents recurrence.
Wong
Jyi Lin
JL
Department of Respiratory Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Tie
Siew Teck
ST
Samril
Bohari
B
Lum
Chee Lun
CL
Rahman
Mohammad Rizal Abdul
MR
Rahman
Jamalul Azizi Abdul
JA