Respiratory maze: An anatomical variant of tracheal bronchus

Abstract

Key message This case highlights an uncommon anatomical variation in the airway known as Tracheal bronchus, which can sometimes lead to recurrent pneumonia. It is crucial to exercise caution during intubation in patients with this condition.

Keywords

• abnormal CT chest
• anatomical variant
• bronchu suis
• flexible bronchoscopy
• tracheobronchus