Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5601209 | Chest | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Nontraumatic disruption of the fibrocartilaginous trachea occurs most commonly as a consequence of external beam RT. It can also occur as a complication of cervical and superior mediastinal operations or from A fumigatus-induced ulcerative tracheobronchitis post-lung transplantation. Although surgical treatment has been generally recommended for patients with this condition, patients with contained disruptions without evidence of pneumomediastinum may be managed nonoperatively.
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Authors
Aerni DO, Parambil MD, Allen MD, Utz MD, FCCP,