Presentation
History of tracheal stenosis from prior intubation. Failed tracheoplasty. Has a tracheal stent.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
- Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
From the case:
Tracheal stenosis with subsequent stenting
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Tracheal stent with two opaque ring markers superiorly and inferiorly. Patient failed tracheoplasty from the costal cartilage.
From the case:
Tracheal stenosis with subsequent stenting
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There is tracheal narrowing in the mid trachea on the sagittal reconstructed image of the CT scan.
Case Discussion
Tracheal stenosis is a known complication of tracheal intubation with an endotracheal tube. It is usually seen when there has been prolonged intubation with a cuffed ET tube.
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