Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgical Repair of the Airway.

We communicate the first reported application of video-assisted thoracic surgery for early repair of a postintubation tracheal laceration. The patient was a 60-year-old man. After an initial unsuccessful approach with conservative measures, surgical repair was indicated. The patient underwent 2-port video-assisted thoracic surgery for direct tracheal repair using a 3-0 resorbable monofilament running suture and two reinforcing X-stitches. Bronchoscopic control after 2 and 4 weeks showed complete restoration of the airway, with no complication.