Tracheal Resection of a Stomal Stricture and Repair - Extended (Feat. Dr. Patterson)

Tracheal Resection of a Stomal Stricture and Repair Following a Tracheostomy - Extended
Authors: Patterson GA1, Yee A2
Published: February 13, 2016

AUTHOR INFORMATION
1 Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
2 Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri

DISCLOSURE
No authors have a financial interest in any of the products, devices, or drugs mentioned in this production or publication.

ABSTRACT
Tracheotomy and endotracheal intubation continues to be most common cause for tracheal stenosis and management involves tracheal resection and reapproximation. In this case, the patient presented with a history of multiple cardiac surgical procedures. She undergone a tracheostomy and developed recent symptoms of stridor. Imaging studies demonstrated a typical tracheostomy and stromal stricture. Surgical management involved tracheal resection and primary anastomosis. This video details the specifics for a tracheal resection from incision to closure.