Successful carinal reconstruction with right main bronchial flap rotational embedded augmentation: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tracheo-carinal resection and reconstruction in cases of extensive malignant tumors present a significant surgical challenge, often complicated by high anastomotic tension and potential for incomplete anastomosis.

Case description

We report on a 45-year-old male with a primary adenoid cystic carcinoma. The tumor was about 3 cm in size and invaded about 1 cm of the lower trachea, 2 cm of the left main bronchus (LMB), and 1 cm of the right main bronchus (RMB), blocking about 70% of the tracheal lumen, 90% of the LMB, and 50% of the RMB. Resection of the lower trachea and part of the LMB and RMB was performed via the right chest. We used the right main bronchial flap as a bridge, suturing it separately to the lower tracheal segment and the LMB, thereby completing the

SUBMITTER: Xu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11384486 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature