Diagnosis, Management and Repair of Tracheal Stenosis

Abstract

Background: Tracheal stenosis is the obstruction of airway and need a proper diagnosis, management and treatment approach. Objective: To diagnose manage and repair tracheal stenosis. Study Design: Comparative analytical study Place and Duration of Study: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sandeman Provincial Hospital Quetta from 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021. Methodology: Forty seven patients were divided into two groups for management and repair of tracheal stenosis. After informed consent patients were underwent various procedure depending upon their diagnosis and comorbidity presentation. Their demography and other related information were entered in well-structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed by SPSS tool using t test and chi square. Results: The mean age of patients was 49.5±2.99 years. There were 57.4% of males in the study. Twenty five cases under went brocnhoscopic procedure while surgical repair was conducted on 22 cases. The success rate of surgical procedure was far more evident than bronchoscopic. Conclusion: Multidisciplinary approach is required in management and repair of tracheal stenosis related to clinical history and diagnosis. Key words: Tracheal stenosis, brochoscopy, tracheal repair