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The aim is to explore bronchoscopic diagnosis and management of radiation-induced tracheal chondroradionecrosis.

April 10, 2026Open Access

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

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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

ABSTRACT Radiation‐induced tracheal chondroradionecrosis is a rare, life‐threatening complication presenting with circumferential exposed cartilage. Bronchoscopic identification, avoidance of thermal modalities, intralesional triamcinolone injection at viable–necrotic mucosal margins, and hyperbaric oxygen referral represent a practical management strategy when surgical intervention is unavailable.

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

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