Published online Jun 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i16.3915
Peer-review started: March 17, 2023
First decision: March 28, 2023
Revised: April 6, 2023
Accepted: May 6, 2023
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Published online: June 6, 2023
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Tracheal neoplasms represent less than 0.1% of all malignancies and have no established treatment guidelines. Surgical resection with reconstruction is the primary treatment. This study demonstrates successful treatment of concurrent lung and tracheal tumors using surgical excision and intraoperative photo
A 74-year-old male with a history of smoking and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was diagnosed with tracheal squamous cell carcinoma and right lower lobe adenocarcinoma. A multidisciplinary team created a treatment plan involving tumor resection and PDT. The tracheal tumor was removed through a tracheal incision and this was followed by intraluminal PDT. The trachea was repaired and a right lower lobectomy was performed. The patient received a second PDT treatment postoperatively and was discharged 10 d after the tracheal surgery, without complications. He then underwent platinum-based chemo
Our case of concurrent tracheal and lung cancers was successfully treated with surgical excision and intraoperative PDT which proved safe and effective in this patient.
Core Tip: This case report presents successful treatment of a rare case of concurrent tracheal and lung cancers in a 74-year-old male patient using surgical excision and intraoperative photodynamic therapy (PDT). This approach proved to be safe and effective, resulting in complete regression of the tracheal tumor. The patient's treatment included a combination of lobectomy, tracheal tumor excision, and intraluminal PDT, demonstrating the potential of this approach in managing such complex cases.