Benign cartilaginous tumors of the upper airway

Benign cartilaginous tumors of the upper airway

Benign cartilaginous neoplasms of the laryngotracheal apparatus are uncommon clinical entities. Two cases of cartilaginous lesions of the upper airway are reported. Resection with maintenance of upper airway structural integrity is the preferred treatment. Temporary tracheostomy is often necessary a...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of surgical oncology 1991-09, Vol.48 (1), p.69-74
Hauptverfasser: Frank, James L., Schwartz, Beth R., Price, Linda M., Neifeld, James P.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
chondroma
Chondroma - pathology
chondrosarcoma
Chondrosarcoma - pathology
Humans
Laryngeal Neoplasms - pathology
larynx
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Pneumology
trachea
Tracheal Neoplasms - pathology
tracheal reconstruction
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Zusammenfassung:Benign cartilaginous neoplasms of the laryngotracheal apparatus are uncommon clinical entities. Two cases of cartilaginous lesions of the upper airway are reported. Resection with maintenance of upper airway structural integrity is the preferred treatment. Temporary tracheostomy is often necessary and can provide access for stenting of the tracheal repair.
ISSN:0022-4790
1096-9098
DOI:10.1002/jso.2930480113