title: Extended tracheal resections.
abstract: There is no universally valid definition of the extent of tracheal resections that would be considered "extended." Underlying disease, necessary length of resection, anatomic localization, and chosen surgical approach account for a manifold interdependency. Existing data suggest a "cutoff margin" of 4 cm or more, referring to the likelihood of complications and necessity of additional mobilization maneuvers. This overview outlines worldwide experiences and the surgical variety of possibilities, as well as their execution and appropriate use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Thoraxzentrum Ruhrgebiet, Academic Hospital University Duisburg-Essen, Hordeler Strasse 7-9, Herne 44651, Germany. Electronic address: e.hecker@evk-herne.de.
authors.forename: Erich
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hecker
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Thoraxzentrum Ruhrgebiet, Academic Hospital University Duisburg-Essen, Hordeler Strasse 7-9, Herne 44651, Germany.
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Volmerig
mesh_terms: D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods*; D014132:Trachea / Q000601:surgery*; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D014134:Tracheal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery
keywords: Extended tracheal resection; Tracheal reconstruction; Tracheal release; Tracheal resection