The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jun 2022
Surgical management strategy of slide tracheoplasty for infants with congenital tracheal stenosis.
The study objective was to evaluate the outcomes of slide tracheoplasty in infancy and identify predictors of adverse outcomes. ⋯ A tailored individual management strategy of slide tracheoplasty in infancy facilitates favorable clinical outcomes. Close postoperative follow-up and long-term functional evaluations including clinical symptoms and pulmonary function are still needed.