Congenital stenosis involving a long segment of the trachea: further experience in reconstructive surgery.

Since we introduced the surgical technique for the repair of congenital stenosis involving the entire trachea with a successfully treated patient in 1982, four more patients have undergone a tracheoplasty employing the same technique for congenital stenosis involving a long segment of trachea. This article describes the refinement of surgical technique, the management of patients during and after operation, and the long-term outcome.