Australasian anaesthesia 2025: invited papers and selected continuing education lectures

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Book Title:	Australasian anaesthesia 2025: invited papers and selected continuing education lectures
Chapter No./Title:	Airway management of tracheal tumours
Chapter Authors/Editors:	Chapman, Amy Doane M [editor] Endlich Y Cheung B [editor]
Issue Date:	11-Nov-2025
Publisher:	Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Description:	Tracheal tumours, although rare, pose significant challenges to anaesthetic management due to their potential to compromise airway patency and ventilation. These tumours originate in the tissues of the trachea and can obstruct the airway to varying degrees depending on their size, location, and growth pattern. Their rarity means most anaesthetists may only encounter them infrequently, typically only in tertiary centres. Despite this, a sound understanding of their implications and the strategies available for their management is essential. This narrative review aims to provide anaesthetists with a practical and clinically focused overview of tracheal tumours, exploring their clinical presentation, relevant pathophysiology and classification systems. Anaesthetic implications, detailed strategies for airway assessment and management will be discussed. The goal is to support informed decision-making in both elective and emergency settings.
URI:	https://hdl.handle.net/11055/1376
ISBN:	9780645147247
Appears in Collections:	Corporate