Controlled Trachea Suspension for Tracheomalacia After Resection of Large Anterior Mediastinal Mass.

Tracheomalacia is a disorder of the large airways that is often caused by a large anterior mediastinal mass. This study describes 7 patients who underwent controlled trachea suspension as a surgical intervention to prevent severe tracheomalacia and provide potent relief of airway symptoms. All patients recovered well. The results demonstrate this procedure may be safe and effective for resection of a large mediastinal mass compressing the trachea with collapsed segments.
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