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4. 1 and 3

CT scan is not unreasonable if looking for a goiter but is unlikely to show VCD. Both ENT and pulmonologists can evaluate the upper airway. A series of maneuvers is often done to elicit VCD if it is not readily apparent (5). However, the vocal cords appeared normal and there appeared to be a web obstructing the trachea (Figure 3).

Figure 3. Photos taken through the bronchoscope.  A: normal appearing vocal cords which adducted normally. B: view from just below the vocal cords of a tracheal web (arrow) obstructing much of the trachea.

The adult fiberoptic bronchoscope (outer diameter 6 mm) could not be passed beyond the web.

What should be done next? (Click on the correct answer to be directed to the seventh and final page)

  1. Extended partial cricotracheal resection
  2. Laryngotracheal reconstruction
  3. Laser bronchoscopy
  4. Thoracic CT scan
  5. VATS

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