Tracheal obstruction

Tracheal obstruction is a topic covered in the Diagnosaurus.

To view the entire topic, please or .

Medicine Central™ is a quick-consult mobile and web resource that includes diagnosis, treatment, medications, and follow-up information on over 700 diseases and disorders, providing fast answers—anytime, anywhere. Explore these free sample topics:

-- The first section of this topic is shown below --

Etiology

  • Tracheal stenosis, acquired (intubation, trauma)
  • Tracheal stenosis, congenital
  • Tracheal tumor (primary or metastatic)
  • Extrinsic compression by tumor of lung, thyroid, thymus; lymphadenopathy; congenital vascular rings; aneurysms
  • Foreign-body aspiration
  • Tracheal granulomas or papillomas
  • Tracheal trauma

-- To view the remaining sections of this topic, please or --

Etiology

  • Tracheal stenosis, acquired (intubation, trauma)
  • Tracheal stenosis, congenital
  • Tracheal tumor (primary or metastatic)
  • Extrinsic compression by tumor of lung, thyroid, thymus; lymphadenopathy; congenital vascular rings; aneurysms
  • Foreign-body aspiration
  • Tracheal granulomas or papillomas
  • Tracheal trauma

There's more to see -- the rest of this topic is available only to subscribers.