title: Video mediastinoscopically assisted tracheal release in treatment of long tracheal stenosis.
abstract: The main prerequisite for the unimpaired wound healing after resection of tracheal stenosis is its tension-free end-to-end anastomosis. This is only achievable when the tracheal ends can be adequately mobilized. Several mobilization techniques have been described in the literature. Here, the authors describe a case of tracheal mobilization under video mediastinoscopic assistance that displayed a considerable advantage over blunt mobilization and a length gain of over 3 cm.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Marburg, Germany.
authors.forename: Andreas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kirschbaum
authors.affiliation: Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Marburg, Germany.
authors.forename: Afsin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Teymoortash
keywords: mediastinoscopy; mediastinum; thoracic surgery; trachea