Abstract
We report two cases of deep tracheal laceration in female patients after balloon dilation for benign tracheobronchial stenosis. Immediate post-procedure bronchoscopy and CT including 3D reconstructions showed deep lacerations in the posterior tracheal wall. Clinically, the patients' dyspnoea subsided and there has been no recurrence during follow-up after balloon dilation. On the follow-up 3D-reconstructed CT scans obtained 2 months and 8 months following balloon dilation, respectively, the lacerations had healed completely and there was considerable improvement in lumen size.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 529-535 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | British Journal of Radiology |
Volume | 79 |
Issue number | 942 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 Jun |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging