ArticleChest2021
Successful Total Tracheal Replacement by Cryopreserved Aortic Allograft in a Patient Post-COVID-19 Infection.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Preclinical and human tracheal replacement with aortic grafts: a narrative review.Mediastinum (Hong Kong, China) · 2026Review
- The role of bronchoscopy in benign airway stenosis: literature review of a central procedure guiding multidisciplinary care and therapeutic approach for improving patient outcomes.Journal of visualized surgery · 2025Review
- Tracheal Replacement: A Scoping Review.Surgery journal (New York, N.Y.) · 2024Article
- Management of COVID-19 related tracheal stenosis: The state of art.Frontiers in surgery · 2023Article
- The Growing Medical Need for Tracheal Replacement: Reconstructive Strategies Should Overcome Their Limits.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2022Review
- Treatment of post-resuscitation cicatricial tracheal stenosis after suffering severe COVID-19 associated pneumonia: A report of 11 cases.Respiratory medicine case reports · 2022Article
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Abstract
This is the first report to our knowledge of a successful total tracheal replacement in a post-COVID-19 patient by cryopreserved aortic allograft. The graft was anastomosed to the cricoid and carina; a silicon stent was inserted to ensure patency. The patient was extubated on the operative table and was immediately able to breathe, speak, and swallow. No immunosuppression was administered. Three weeks after surgery, the patient was discharged from hospital in excellent health, and was able to resume his normal lifestyle, work, and activity as an amateur cyclist. Two months after surgery, the patient assumes aerosol with saline solution three times per day and no other therapy; routine bronchoscopy to clear secretions is no longer needed.
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