First-line tracheal resection and primary anastomosis for postintubation tracheal stenosis.

Conclusions First-line tracheal resection with primary anastomosis is a safe option for the treatment of tracheal stenosis following intubation and obviates the need for repeated dilations. Endoscopic dilation should be reserved for those patients with significant co-morbidities or as a temporary measure in non-equipped centres. PMID: 27138847 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - May 2, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Elsayed H, Mostafa AM, Soliman S, Shoukry T, El-Nori AA, El-Bawab HY Tags: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Source Type: research

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