1. [Sequential approach in a case of tracheal hemangioma: segmental tracheal resection after Nd-YAG laser application].
- Author
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Cordoş I, Ulmeanu R, Mihălţan FD, Orghidan M, Galbenu P, Dragomir A, Andreescu I, and Marcu M
- Subjects
- Anastomosis, Surgical, Bronchoscopy, Hemangioma diagnosis, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Tracheal Neoplasms diagnosis, Tracheotomy, Treatment Outcome, Hemangioma surgery, Laser Therapy, Tracheal Neoplasms surgery
- Abstract
Tracheal tumors of malignant or benign origin are very rare. The symptoms may mimic asthmatic crisis, dyspnea at rest or light efforts appear only when the tumor obstructs 60% of the tracheal diameter. We present the case of a 50 year old patient, ex-smoker with symptoms present 5 years before admittance with dyspnea and small hemoptysis. Diagnosis was based on bronchoscopic examination, CT scan and histological examination of the resection sample revealing a rare benign tracheal tumor: a hemangioma. The sequential treatment of the disease is presented: interventional endoscopy and surgical resection. The excellent postoperative evolution emphasized the diagnostic and therapeutic value of bronchoscopy as well as surgery in benign tracheal tumors.
- Published
- 2005