Vascularization of the trachea in the bottlenose dolphin: comparison with bovine and evidence for evolutionary adaptations to diving [PDF]
Royal Society Open Science, 2018 The rigid structure of the mammalian trachea is functional to maintain constant patency and airflow during breathing, but no gas exchange takes place through its walls.
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Radiation Therapy for Primary Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Trachea: Photons, Protons, or Carbon? [PDF]
International Journal of Particle Therapy, 2023 Primary adenoid cystic carcinoma of the trachea (ACC-T) is an extremely rare cancer of the central bronchial system. It is usually associated with an excellent prognosis. Surgery is the standard treatment for resectable tumors, while radiation therapy is
Alexander J. Tun +5 more
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Macroscopic and microscopic morphology of the trachea and lungs of giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) [PDF]
Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira, 2021 : Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is a wild mammal distributed in Central and South America; nowadays, it is classified as an endangered species.
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Tracheal stenosis in a Holstein cow [PDF]
Ciência Rural, 2020 : Tracheal stenosis, also known as “Honker syndrome”, is characterized by tracheal edema and hemorrhage, leading to partial obstruction of the lumen; therefore, death. Its etiology is not yet well elucidated. A 3-year-old Holstein cow, with a history of
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Airway management in patient with continuous bleeding lesion of the trachea: a case report [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2015 Hemoptysis requires proper treatment to prevent blood aspiration and asphyxiation. If the patient loses consciousness or is anesthetized, the bleeding inside the trachea may continuously flow into the distal part, which may be fatal.
Kyu Nam Kim +3 more
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Endoscopically Applied Biodegradable Stent in a Rabbit Model of Pediatric Tracheomalacia [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2021 Objectives A polydioxanone (PDO) stent was developed to treat tracheomalacia in pediatric patients. However, its safety and efficacy need to be verified in animal studies before clinical trials in patients can be conducted.
Ji Suk Choi +8 more
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Chloride channels regulate differentiation and barrier functions of the mammalian airway. [PDF]
, 2020 The conducting airway forms a protective mucosal barrier and is the primary target of airway disorders. The molecular events required for the formation and function of the airway mucosal barrier, as well as the mechanisms by which barrier dysfunction ...
Caplan, Michael J +14 more
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Tracheal bronchus: An unusual cause of recurrent lower respiratory tract infection
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 2020 A 14-month-old male child presented with a history of recurrent pneumonia of the right upper lobe of the lung. Computed tomography scan showed an accessory bronchus proximal to the carina on the right side with collapse consolidation of the lobe.
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Spontaneous expectoration of tumor tissue in primary adenocarcinoma lung
Avicenna Journal of Medicine, 2021 Spontaneous expectoration of the tissue fragments in primary lung carcinoma is an extremely unusual event. Expectoration of tumor fragments is a significant event that should not be ignored as it serves itself as a noninvasive tool to diagnose underlying
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Lung India, 2022 A 20-year-old male without any prior comorbidities presented with 6-month history of hemoptysis as the sole symptom. Clinico-radiological profile and bronchoscopy were suggestive of a tracheal mass.
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