Tracheobronchial stenosis

Last revised by David Luong on 12 Jul 2021

Tracheobronchial stenosis is a descriptive term given to a spectrum of disorders that can result in focal or diffuse narrowings of the trachea and bronchi. The term encompasses:

Radiographic assessment

CT

MinIP images are often helpful for better appreciation. If severe enough,  features of resorptive (obstructive) atelectasis of segments of lung distal to the stenosis may be demonstrated.

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