Tracheobronchoplasty
Tracheobronchoplasty (pronounced: tra-kee-o-bron-ko-plas-tee) is a surgical procedure performed to treat excessive airway collapse due to Tracheobronchomalacia (TBM).
Etymology
The term "Tracheobronchoplasty" is derived from three Greek words: "tracheia" meaning windpipe, "bronchos" meaning bronchial tube, and "plastikos" meaning to mold or form.
Procedure
Tracheobronchoplasty involves the application of a mesh to the posterior wall of the airway to provide support and prevent collapse. This procedure is typically performed in patients with severe TBM who have not responded to other treatments.
Related Terms
- Tracheobronchomalacia: A condition characterized by flaccidity of the tracheal and bronchial walls leading to airway collapse.
- Bronchoscopy: A procedure that allows your doctor to look at your airway through a thin viewing instrument called a bronchoscope.
- Tracheostomy: A surgical procedure to create an opening through the neck into the trachea (windpipe).
- Bronchial tube: The main passageway into the lungs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tracheobronchoplasty
- Wikipedia's article - Tracheobronchoplasty
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