Abstract
We report herein the rare case of a patient with endotracheal papillary adenocarcinoma of the goblet cell type. The tumor existed in the upper trachea, obstructing 95% of the airway, and prompt palliation was required. Endotracheal polypectomy was successfully performed in this patient using electrosurgery with a new snare designed for the respiratory tract. The procedure took only a few minutes and the dyspnea was relieved promptly without any complications. The alternative techniques for palliation of bronchial stenosis are also discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 570-572 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Surgery today |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1999 Jan 1 |
Keywords
- Adenocarcinoma
- Endoscopic electrosurgery
- Tracheal tumor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery