Tracheal Stenosis: Tracheal Resection with Primary Anastomosis

Tracheal stenosis is a complex and difficult problem to manage. It is distinct from other types of airway stenosis in etiology and management, to a great degree. Patient health and comorbidities, degree and length of stenosis, and propensity for restenosis need to be considered when determining the best treatment option for tracheal stenosis. Tracheal resection with primary anastomosis is an excellent surgery for patients suffering from tracheal stenosis that does not respond to endoscopic treatment. Most cases of benign tracheal stenosis are caused by prolonged tracheal intubation or tracheotomy. Patients will typically present with reports of exertional dyspnea or progressive shortness of breath along with a history of previous intubation(s) or tracheotomy. For select patients with sites of stenosis.