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Kapnadak SG, Kicska GA, Ramos KJ, Marshall DA, Carroll TY, Pipavath SN, Mulligan MS, Goss CH, Aitken ML. Tracheal diverticula in advanced cystic fibrosis: Prevalence, features, and outcomes after lung transplantation. J Cyst Fibros 2017; 16:735-743. [PMID: 28757079 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2017.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2017] [Revised: 07/18/2017] [Accepted: 07/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Tracheal diverticula (TD) are rare anomalies that may harbor infected secretions, posing potential risk to patients with lung disease. In an end-stage cystic fibrosis (CF) cohort, we describe the characteristics and associated post-lung transplant (LTx) outcomes of TD. METHODS Pre-transplant computed tomography (CT)'s were reviewed in CF patients undergoing LTx. TD were characterized radiographically and on autopsy when available. Pre-transplant clinical variables and post-transplant outcomes were compared by TD status. RESULTS Of 93 patients, 35 (37.6%) had TD. 58% of TD had fat-stranding, and post-mortem TD examinations revealed histology carrying intense submucosal inflammation, and purulent contents that cultured identical species to sputum. There was no difference in post-LTx survival [HR 1.77 (0.82-3.82), p=0.147], bacterial re-colonization, or rejection in patients with TD compared to those without. Patients with TD were more likely to die from infection, but the result was not statistically significant [HR 2.02 (0.62-6.63), p=0.245]. CONCLUSIONS We found a high prevalence of TD in end-stage CF, where diverticula may represent a large-airway bacterial reservoir. TD were not associated with differences in post-LTx outcomes, but given the infectious concerns further investigation is necessary.
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Affiliation(s)
- Siddhartha G Kapnadak
- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195, United States.
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- Department of Radiology, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195, United States.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195, United States.
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- Department of Pathology, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195, United States.
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- Department of Radiology, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195, United States.
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- Department of Radiology, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195, United States.
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195, United States.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195, United States; Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195, United States.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195, United States.
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Tanrivermis Sayit A, Elmali M, Saglam D, Celenk C. The diseases of airway-tracheal diverticulum: a review of the literature. J Thorac Dis 2016; 8:E1163-E1167. [PMID: 27867581 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2016.10.92] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
Tracheal diverticulum (DV) is a type of paratracheal air cyst (PTAC) that is often asymptomatic and usually detected incidentally by imaging methods. Tracheal DV are divided into two subgroups: congenital and acquired. Dysphagia, odynophagia, neck pain, hoarseness, hemoptysis, choking, and recurrent episodes of hiccups and burping can also be seen in symptomatic patients. Thin-section multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is useful for diagnosis of tracheal diverticulum. The relationship between DV and tracheal lumen can be demonstrated by axial, coronal, and sagittal reformat multiplanar images. Bronchoscopy can also be used in diagnosis for tracheal DV. However, the connection between DV and tracheal lumen can not be shown easily with bronchoscopy. Conservative treatment is the preferred treatment in asymptomatic patients. Surgical or conservative treatment can be performed for symptomatic patients, depending on patient age and physical condition.
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey
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