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Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery     
Bronchoscopic and surgical interventions in tracheobronchial diseases: A retrospective cohort study of 47 cases
Bayram Metin1, Oğuzhan Turan1, Mehmet Akif Ekici1, İbrahim Ethem Özsoy1, Mehmet Akif Tezcan1, Ömer Faruk Demir2, Zühal Özer Şimşek3
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Health Sciences, Kayseri City Training and Research Hospital, Kayseri, Türkiye
2Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ankara Atatürk Sanatorium Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
3Department of Pulmonology, University of Health Sciences, Kayseri City Training and Research Hospital, Kayseri, Türkiye
DOI : 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2025.27870
Background: This study aims to evaluate the clinical characteristics, interventions performed, and follow-up outcomes of patients undergoing bronchoscopy or surgical intervention for tracheobronchial diseases.

Methods: A total of 47 patients (28 males, 19 females; mean age: 49±19 years; range, 4 to 78 years) who underwent bronchoscopy or surgical interventions for tracheobronchial diseases between 2018 and 2023 were included in the retrospective study. Patients who underwent stent placement, tracheal resection, or bronchoscopic interventions due to tracheobronchial disease were included in the study.

Results: The most common presenting symptom was dyspnea, with 76.6%. The most frequent lesion location was the trachea (74.5%). Malignant etiologies were found in 29.8% of the patients, while benign causes were observed in 70.2%. Stent placement was performed in 57.4% of patients. The mean followup period was 13.51±1.65 months, and five (10.6%) patients died during follow-up. A significant correlation was found between stent placement and longer survival (p<0.05). The survival time was positively correlated with the diagnosis, need for stent placement, and control bronchoscopy.

Conclusion: Bronchoscopy and surgical interventions for tracheobronchial diseases are effective and safe treatment options. Stent placement, particularly in malignant or severe benign airway obstructions, significantly improves survival. Regular follow-up and early intervention are crucial for improving patient prognosis.

Keywords : Airway obstruction, bronchoscopy, tracheobronchial diseases, stent, surgical intervention
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