Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
2016 Oct;49(5):405-407. 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.405.
A Case of Symptomatic Tracheal Diverticulum and Surgical Resection as a Treatment Modality
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- 1Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea. CHESTLEE@yuhs.ac
- 2Department of Radiology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea.
- 3Research Institute of Radiological Science, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea.
- KMID: 2354379
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.405
Abstract
- Tracheal diverticulum is often diagnosed incidentally and, due to its rarity, there is no standard treatment. It is a benign entity, but has the potential to cause specific symptoms, such as chronic upper respiratory infection and chronic cough. Symptomatic tracheal diverticulum can be medically treated, but likelihood of recurrence is high. We report a case of surgical resection of symptomatic tracheal diverticulum to prevent recurrence.
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