A case of primary adenoid cystic carcinoma of the trachea in remission after tracheal ring resection and one-stage end-to-end anastomosis

Abstract

We experienced a case of tracheal adenoid cystic carcinoma that occupied approximately 90％ of the tracheal lumen. After a biopsy confirmed adenoid cystic carcinoma, tracheal ring resection and one-stage end-to-end anastomosis were performed. Laryngeal function was preserved, and the patient has not had a recurrence in the two years since the surgery. Although it depends on the conditions, tracheal ring resection and one-stage end-to-end anastomosis may be useful for simultaneously preserving laryngeal function and curing the disease.