Abstract
Tracheal stenosis is a frequent problem that in most cases is a complication of prolonged intubation. When the stenosis impairs more than half of the length of the trachea, it is not technically feasible to make a resection with a terminoterminal anastomosis. In this clinical context, tracheal transplantation is a therapeutic alternative. We report the case of a patient in whom a vascularized tracheal transplantation was performed successfully and emphasize the importance of an imaging evaluation, particularly with ultrasonography.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1145-1149 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging