Stented cryopreserved aortic allograft for reconstruction of long-segment post-tuberculosis tracheal stenosis.
Journal
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi
Journal Volume
123
Journal Issue
7
Start Page
818
End Page
820
ISSN
0929-6646
Date Issued
2024-07
Abstract
Tracheobronchial tuberculosis is one of the conditions causing long segment tracheal stenosis and is a clinically challenging scenario. This report describes a successful tracheal reconstruction in a 44-year-old man with long-segment post-tuberculosis tracheobronchial stenosis, utilizing a stented cryopreserved aortic allograft. The procedure was necessitated by the failure of conventional treatments. The stenotic segment was resected and replaced with a cryopreserved aortic allograft, supported by a metallic stent to maintain airway patency. Post-surgery, the patient experienced resolution of dyspnea without major complications. Currently, at 33 months post-operation, the patient enjoys an enhanced quality of life with effective breathing, speaking, swallowing abilities, and has resumed normal daily activities, with regular bronchoscopic follow-ups. This report demonstrates a novel approach for managing challenging tuberculosis-induced long segment airway stenosis.
Subjects
Cryopreserved aortic allograft
Post-tuberculosis tracheal stenosis
Tracheal reconstruction
Tracheobronchial tuberculosis
SDGs
Publisher
Elsevier B.V.
Type
journal article