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  • Title: Endoscopic treatment of tracheocele in pediatric patients.
    Author: Berlucchi M, Pedruzzi B, Padoan R, Nassif N, Stefini S.
    Journal: Am J Otolaryngol; 2010; 31(4):272-5. PubMed ID: 20015760.
    Abstract:
    Acquired tracheal pouch known also as tracheocele is a rare air-filled diverticulum of tracheal pars membranacea. This disease may be due to esophageal or tracheal surgery, orotracheal intubation, or increased intralunimal pressure through a weak area of tracheal wall. When symptomatic and medical therapy is insufficient, this disorder must be treated surgically. Several surgical methods ranging from open neck or thoracic surgery to endoscopic managements have been reported. We report the case history of a 7-year-old boy affected by recurrent pneumonia due to tracheal pouch. The patient underwent successful brushing of tracheocele plus fibrin glue application by rigid tracheobroncoscopy. Furthermore, particular emphasis on endoscopic treatments of tracheal diverticulum is also presented.
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