W.B. Clarkson, MB, ChB, FFARCS, Consultant, and J.R. Davies, LRCP, MRCS, FFARCS, Senior Registrar, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. Barrack Road, Exeter EX2 5DW.
Abstract:
A case of adenocystic carcinoma (cylindroma) of the trachea is reported. Ventilation was successfully maintained for long periods by use of the venturi technique during resection of the carina, and during a later operation for relief of tracheal stenosis.