Surgical Management of Malignant Tumors of the Trachea: Report of Two Cases and Review of Literature

Surgical Management of Malignant Tumors of the Trachea: Report of Two Cases and Review of Literature

Malignant neoplasms occurring from the trachea are extremely rare. Therefore, their clinical characteristics and surgical results have not been thoroughly discussed. These tumors are often misdiagnosed and treated as bronchial asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is critically importa...

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Main Authors: Ryuji Yasumatsu, Junichi Fukushima, Torahiko Nakashima, Hideki Kadota, Yuichi Segawa, Akihiro Tamae, Masato Kato, Shizuo Komune
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2012-06-01
Series:Case Reports in Oncology
Subjects:
Tracheal cancer
Squamous cell carcinoma
Adenoid cystic carcinoma
Mediastinal tracheostomy
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/339408

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