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Tracheal Resection and Reconstruction

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The tracheal imaging (CT scan and/or MRI) must be examined by the anesthesiologist to plan the anesthetic management. Patients with tracheal stenosis may not become symptomatic until the tracheal diameter is narrowed to <50% of ­normal. Initial surgical management for tracheal stenosis will commonly involve rigid bronchoscopy and dilation. The two major methods of distal airway management for resection of tracheal stenosis are cross-field ventilation with an endotracheal tube or jet ventilation with a tracheal catheter. Maintenance of anesthesia during the period of tracheal resection is commonly managed with an intravenous infusion technique.

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McRae, K. (2011). Tracheal Resection and Reconstruction. In: Slinger, MD, FRCPC, P. (eds) Principles and Practice of Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0184-2_13

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