Laser resection of a pedunculated tracheal adenoma.
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We report a case of tracheal adenoma presenting as hemoptysis and reversible airflow obstruction in an ex-smoker. A questionable defect in the tracheal air shadow on a posteroanterior chest radiograph was shown on CT to be a pedunculated, mid-tracheal tumor. Two-stage bronchoscopic laser resection resulted in an apparently normal tracheal mucosa. Results of postresection spirometry were normal.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Chest
دوره 118 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000