Key points  SARS-CoV-2 is a possible cause of acute severe tracheitis in laryngectomees.  In our series, the clinical picture was characterized by a haemorrhagic tracheitis with a slow resolution pattern.  We observed a histological pattern of erosive inflammation of the respiratory epithelium.  Planned tracheo-bronchoscopy and tracheal toilettes are recommended to prevent critical obstruction of the airway, which can be fatal in patients with associated impairment of lung function caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection.  The present cases highlight the need for close interdisciplinary working and communication in the management of airway complications of COVID-19 infection.

Fernandez I.J., Spagnolo F., Valerini S., Mattioli F., Molteni G., Marchioni A., et al. (2022). SARS-CoV-2 tracheitis in laryngectomised patients: A consecutive case-series study. CLINICAL OTOLARYNGOLOGY, 47(1), 203-206 [10.1111/coa.13858].

SARS-CoV-2 tracheitis in laryngectomised patients: A consecutive case-series study

Fernandez I. J.
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Molteni G.;
2022

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Key points  SARS-CoV-2 is a possible cause of acute severe tracheitis in laryngectomees.  In our series, the clinical picture was characterized by a haemorrhagic tracheitis with a slow resolution pattern.  We observed a histological pattern of erosive inflammation of the respiratory epithelium.  Planned tracheo-bronchoscopy and tracheal toilettes are recommended to prevent critical obstruction of the airway, which can be fatal in patients with associated impairment of lung function caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection.  The present cases highlight the need for close interdisciplinary working and communication in the management of airway complications of COVID-19 infection.
2022
Fernandez I.J., Spagnolo F., Valerini S., Mattioli F., Molteni G., Marchioni A., et al. (2022). SARS-CoV-2 tracheitis in laryngectomised patients: A consecutive case-series study. CLINICAL OTOLARYNGOLOGY, 47(1), 203-206 [10.1111/coa.13858].
Fernandez I.J.; Spagnolo F.; Valerini S.; Mattioli F.; Molteni G.; Marchioni A.; Lucidi D.
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