Thoracic 2

A patient being evaluated for LVRS has an FEV1 of < 1.5L. Which of the following is the best test for risk stratification and operative planning?

An 8 cm anterior mediastinal mass seen on CT is heterogeneous with evidence of bone, cystic components, and other mixed tissues. Beta-HCG, LDH, and AFP are all within reference ranges. What is the next best step? <br>

Which of the following is TRUE during tracheal resection:

Which of the following is TRUE regarding primary tracheal tumors:

Which of the following incisions is the best approach for most upper tracheal lesions:

What is the best next step in management of an 80-year-old male with adult-onset asthma and worsening dyspnea on exertion and wheezing?

Which of the following statements is TRUE:

Intraoperative frozen section analysis after resection of an adenoid cystic carcinoma demonstrates the distal margin is positive for microscopic disease. You are concerned that further resection will result in anastomotic tension. The most appropriate next step in operative management is:

Which of the following is associated with the WORST long-term survival regarding primary malignant tracheal tumors:

All of the following are included in the typical blood supply of the trachea EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a modality typically used in the treatment of primary tracheal tumors?

The Average Length of the Trachea is:

At which luminal diameter does laryngotracheal stenosis typically cause dyspnea?

All patients diagnosed with tracheal stenosis require surgery:

PFTs are a necessary test prior to Laryngotracheal resection

Tracheal stenosis is ideally managed with stenting

The Blood Supply of the Trachea is:

The usual length of idiopathic laryngotracheal stenosis is

The Classic location of idiopathic laryngotracheal stenosis is:

While performing tracheal resection and reconstruction the most important principle is: