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This case report presents a case of tracheal obstruction following severe pancreatitis and describes the condition and airway management of an adult patient from the emergency department to the intensive care unit (ICU), from airway management to pre-operative ECMO implantation to intraoperative ECMO Weaning. Transselective venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) effectively mitigates the risks associated with tracheotomy, thereby creating a safe setting for tracheal reconstruction surgery. This case report delves into the mechanisms, characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of tracheal stenosis. Additionally, a potential association between tracheal stenosis and pancreatitis is explored. Tracheotomy supported by VV ECMO to ensure ventilation, emerges as a viable alternative.
Yi Zhang (Wed,) studied this question.