Difficult-to-treat tracheal pathology: pulmonological and surgical problem
Symposium Chairs: H. Ris (Lausanne, Switzerland), M. Noppen (Brussels, Belgium)
Aims: The expected benefits for the audience are: to get an insight into pitfalls of underestimation of symptoms and misinterpretation of the respiratory function tests; to become aware of the limits of nonsurgical tools and to recognise the ideal time to refer patients for surgery; to get updated information the about the limits and risks of surgery; and to be informed of developing therapeutic modalities and perspectives.