Mediastinoscopic bilateral bronchial release for long segmental resection and anastomosis of the trachea

Abstract

The extent of resection and release of the trachea is important for successful anastomosis. Bilateral bronchial dissection is one of the release techniques for resection of the lower trachea. We present the experience of cervical video-assisted mediastinoscopic bilateral bronchial release for long segmental resection and anastomosis of the lower trachea. © The Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2011.