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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhy Does the Windpipe Narrow?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common cause of tracheal stenosis is a history of prolonged intensive care and intubation. In patients who have been on a ventilator, the pressure exerted by the tube placed in the windpipe or a tracheostomy cannula can lead to excessive growth of healing tissue (granulation) and impaired blood supply to the cartilage, resulting in a permanent narrowing of the tracheal diameter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common cause of tracheal stenosis is a history of prolonged intensive care and intubation. In patients who have been on a ventilator, the pressure exerted by the tube placed in the windpipe or a tracheostomy cannula can lead to excessive growth of healing tissue (granulation) and impaired blood supply to the cartilage, resulting in a permanent narrowing of the tracheal diameter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other causes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n What are the Symptoms? When Should You Suspect It?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have recently stayed in intensive care or were intubated, and you are experiencing these symptoms even though your lung health is known to be good, you should definitely consult a Thoracic Surgery specialist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Treatment Methods: Dilation or Surgery?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n At the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Thoracic Surgery clinic, our approach to tracheal stenosis patients is determined by the location, length, and structure of the narrowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Frequently Asked Questions \u2013 FAQ<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Question: Is tracheal surgery risky?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cevap:<\/strong> Nefes borusu cerrahisi, hayati bir organ \u00fczerinde \u00e7al\u0131\u015f\u0131ld\u0131\u011f\u0131 i\u00e7in y\u00fcksek deneyim gerektirir. Ancak tecr\u00fcbeli ellerde (y\u00fcksek vol\u00fcml\u00fc merkezlerde) yap\u0131ld\u0131\u011f\u0131nda ba\u015far\u0131 oran\u0131 %90-95’in \u00fczerindedir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question: Will my voice be hoarse after surgery?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Answer: The vocal cords are located right at the entrance of the windpipe, and the nerves that move the vocal cords are adjacent to the surgical field. Utmost care is taken to protect these nerves during surgery. Although temporary hoarseness may occur, the risk of permanent damage is lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question: Can I move my neck after the operation?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Answer: To prevent tension on the sutures after surgery, we apply a special stitch (Guardian stitch \/ chin-to-chest stitch) that keeps the patient's chin close to their chest. This stitch is removed after 5-7 days, and the patient gradually begins neck movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n *This content was produced by Dr. Ey\u00fcp Halit Yard\u0131mc\u0131 for patient information purposes and does not serve academic objectives.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The windpipe (trachea) is our vital primary airway that carries air to the lungs. However, narrowing can sometimes occur in this passage due to various reasons. Our patients often describe this condition by saying, \u201cI have noisy breathing,\u201d \u201cI\u2019m wheezing,\u201d or \u201cThere's something in my throat\u2026\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":69037,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"audio","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[99],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2824","post","type-post","status-publish","format-audio","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-akciger-sagligi","post_format-post-format-audio"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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