Respiratory maze: An anatomical variant of tracheal bronchus

Tracheal bronchus is a rare congenital abnormality of bronchial variation arising from trachea. Special attention should be paid during intubation as it can potentially obstruct the bronchus. Key messageThis case highlights an uncommon anatomical variation in the airway known as Tracheal bronchus, which can sometimes lead to recurrent pneumonia. It is crucial to exercise caution during intubation in patients with this condition.
Source: Respirology Case Reports - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: CLINICAL IMAGE Source Type: research