Successful treatment of tracheal stenosis by rigid bronchoscopy and topical mitomycin C: a case report

Tracheal stenosis is a known complication of prolonged intubation. It is difficult to treat and traditional surgical approach is associated with significant risk and complications.

Recurrent stenosis due to granulation tissue necessitates repeated procedures. We describe a case of short web-like tracheal stenosis (concentric membranous stenosis less than 1cm in length without associated cartilage damage) managed by a minimally invasive thoracic endoscopic approach.

Topical application of Mitomycin C, a potent fibroblast inhibitor reduces granulation tissue formation and prevents recurrence.

Author: Jyi Lin WongSiew Teck TieBohari SamrilChee Lun LumMohammad Rizal Abdul RahmanJamalul Azizi Abdul Rahman
Credits/Source: Cases Journal 2010, 3:2

Published on: 2010-01-04

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