New Perspectives on Tracheal Resection for COVID-19-related Stenosis: a Propensity Score Matching Analysis

The large number of COVID-19 patients subjected to prolonged invasive mechanical ventilation has been expected to result in a significant increase of tracheal stenosis in the next years. The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare postoperative outcomes of survived COVID-19 critical illness patients who underwent tracheal resection for post-intubation/post-tracheostomy tracheal stenosis with those of non-COVID patients.

Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 29, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Menna Cecilia, Fiorelli Silvia, Trabalza Marinucci Beatrice, Massullo Domenico, D ’Andrilli Antonio, Ciccone Anna Maria, Andreetti Claudio, Maurizi Giulio, Vanni Camilla, Siciliani Alessandra, Tiracorrendo Matteo, Mancini Mancini, Venuta Federico, Rendi Source Type: research