Radiation‐Induced Tracheal Chondroradionecrosis: Bronchoscopic Diagnosis and Intralesional Triamcinolone Management

Key Points

• The aim is to explore bronchoscopic diagnosis and management of radiation-induced tracheal chondroradionecrosis.
• Conducted bronchoscopic examinations to identify tracheal chondroradionecrosis.
• Administered intralesional triamcinolone injections at the mucosal margins.
• Referred patients for hyperbaric oxygen therapy when needed.
• Effective identification of exposed cartilage via bronchoscopy.
• Intralesional treatment provided relief in managing symptoms.
• Avoidance of surgical intervention noted when possible.

Abstract