Percutaneous Cardiopulmonary Support during Tracheal Intubation for Severe Trachea Stenosis by a Mediastinal Goiter

Abstract

A 50-year-old male had severe tracheal stenosis by a mediastinal goiter. The narrowest trachea part was 2mm in diameter. Therefore we scheduled the use of percutaneous cardiopulmonary support (PCPS) during tracheal intubation. By this method, we could perform tracheal intubation safely and lt-hemithyroidectomy. PCPS is a useful technique for managing severe tracheal stenosis before maintenance of the airway.