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ArticleClinical case reports2026

Previously Unrecognized Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica Diagnosed Following Unexpected Difficult Tracheal Intubation During Robotic Surgery: A Case Report and Literature Overview.

Volino Ottavio Paolo, Loreto Maria, Palma Antonella, De Simone Anna, Tomasello Antonio, Mainini Marco, Pisanti Massimo, Villani Romolo

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Volino Ottavio PaoloDepartment of Anesthesia Cardarelli Hospital Naples Campania Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7065-1333
Loreto MariaDepartment of Anesthesia Cardarelli Hospital Naples Campania Italy.
Palma AntonellaDepartment of Anesthesia Cardarelli Hospital Naples Campania Italy.
De Simone AnnaDepartment of Anesthesia Cardarelli Hospital Naples Campania Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7330-0185
Tomasello AntonioDepartment of Anesthesia Cardarelli Hospital Naples Campania Italy.
Mainini MarcoDepartment of Anesthesia Cardarelli Hospital Naples Campania Italy.
Pisanti MassimoDepartment of Anesthesia Cardarelli Hospital Naples Campania Italy.
Villani RomoloDepartment of Anesthesia Cardarelli Hospital Naples Campania Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7572-0721

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Previously unrecognized tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica caused unexpected failure of endotracheal tube advancement despite optimal videolaryngoscopic visualization during robotic surgery. Bronchoscopy established the diagnosis and enabled definitive treatment with rigid bronchoscopy. This case highlights the importance of suspecting occult tracheal pathology and avoiding repeated traumatic intubation attempts.

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airway managementdifficult tracheal intubationrigid bronchoscopytracheal stenosistracheobronchopathia osteochondroplasticavideolaryngoscopy

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PMID42787569
PMCPMC13601762

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