B. Congenital and Acquired Abnormalities

At the end of this unit the resident understands congenital and acquired diseases of the trachea and adjacent structures, knows the physiology of tracheal abnormalities, and performs operative and non-operative management.

Learner Objectives:

Upon completion of this unit the resident:

1. Understands congenital abnormalities and idiopathic diseases of the trachea;
   
   
2. Understands the etiology, presentation and management of acquired tracheal strictures and their prevention;
   
   
3. Understands the etiology, presentation, diagnosis and management of tracheoesophageal fistulas and tracheoinnominate artery fistulas;
   
   
4. Knows the operative approaches to the trachea and techniques of mobilization;
   
   
5. Knows the methods of airway management, anesthesia and ventilation for tracheal operations;
   
   
6. Knows the principles of tracheal surgery and release maneuvers;
   
   
7. Understands the complications of tracheal surgery and their management;
   
   
8. Understands the etiology, presentation, and principles of airway trauma management;
   
   
9. Understands the radiologic evaluation of tracheal abnormalities.