Non-circumferential membranous resection of the trachea for paraganglioma: A case report.

Authors :: Wannaz L
Roumy A
Letovanec I
Lovis A
Beigelman C
Ris HB
Gonzalez M
Source :: International journal of surgery case reports [Int J Surg Case Rep] 2018; Vol. 51, pp. 288-291. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Sep 17.
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: Introduction: Paraganglioma is a rare neuroendocrine tumor and may sometimes be located in the membranous part of the trachea.<br />Presentation of Case: We report the case of a 52-year-old man presenting a paraganglioma just above the carina with obstructive symptoms. The patient successfully underwent a non-circumferential tracheal membranous resection, followed by latissimus dorsi muscle flap repair, under peripheral extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).<br />Discussion: Complex carinal resection can be avoided for tracheal membranous tumors and replaced with non-circumferential resection and direct reconstruction with a muscle flap. In addition, ECMO support may be used for airway resection and reconstruction.<br />Conclusion: Tracheal membranous tumors can be managed without circumferential resection or direct anastomosis.<br /> (Copyright © 2018 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)

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