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Tracheal lesions are rare, with an estimated incidence of 1 per 60.000 live births [1]. Nevertheless, they represent a major challenge for pediatric surgeons and thoracic surgeons. Tracheal lesions can be subdivided into congenital and acquired anomalies.
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Torre, M., Carlucci, M., Jasonni, V. (2013). Tracheal Lesions. In: Lima, M. (eds) Pediatric Thoracic Surgery. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5202-4_17
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