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“From hero to villain” tracheovascular fistula as an unusual complication of a silicone stent in tracheal stenosis due to brachiocephalic trunk aneurysm

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Aortic and great vessel aneurysms may cause stenosis of adjacent structures, including the airway, which can be fatal if severe and may require advanced airway management. We report a case of tracheal stenosis secondary to a brachiocephalic aneurysm that initially responded to silicone stent placement but later developed a tracheal fistula into the aneurysm. Definitive surgical repair was achieved after stent removal. This potential complication should be considered in the management of such cases.

Source: Respiratory Medicine Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102349

Authors: Olivia Sánchez-Cabral, Alan Jhunior Solis, Patzy Marcela Leal-Valenzuela, María Fernanda Negrete-García, Hazel Vázquez-Rojas

Institution: Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias

Language: English

Topic: Tracheal and airway disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,200