Tracheo-bronchial recurrent respiratory papillomatosis: role of powered instruments in overcoming surgical challenges

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Tracheo-bronchial recurrent respiratory papillomatosis: role of powered instruments in overcoming surgical challenges Via Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 2021 Apr;41(2):146-150. doi: 10.14639/0392-100X-N0822. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Respiratory papillomatosis involving the trachea is a challenging problem. In this paper, we present our experience in the management of 13 cases of tracheal papillomatosis and the difficulties encountered in the procedure. The surgical technique and results are discussed. METHODS: A modified transoral trans-stomal approach was employed for the removal of papillomas b y using microdebrider. All patients were operated on under general anaesthesia with intermittent removal of intubation tube and apnoea. All patients required repeated surgeries. Tracheostomy removal was considered after adequate surgery and recurrence-free interval. The follow-up period was 12-24 months. RESULTS: The total number of surgeries per patient ranged from 3-35 (mean 10). Decannulation could be successfully achieved in 9 patients. There were no procedure-related complications. CONCLUSIONS: Transoral trans-stomal microdebrider assisted excision of tracheal papilloma showed excellent results without procedure-related complications. It can be used as a routine procedure for tracheal papillomas. The prognosis of tracheal involvement is fair and most patients can be decannulated. PMID:34028459 | DOI:10.14639/0392-100X-N0822 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.