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.
Department of Respiratory Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Jyi Lin
JL
Wong
Siew Teck
ST
Tie
Bohari
B
Samril
Chee Lun
CL
Lum
Mohammad Rizal Abdul
MR
Rahman
Jamalul Azizi Abdul
JA
Rahman