Figure 3.

For carina resection with “neo-carina” formation first we insert the first stich between the cartilaginous and membranous portion of the two main bronchi. After knotting the cartilaginous part which is in contact with each other is approximated in a running suture (neo-carina). Then the membranous part of the trachea is reconstructed with the membranous part of the both bronchi with a running suture beginning from the far edge and coming to the near edge. The anterior wall (cartilaginous portion) is completed with interrupted sutures placed and tied at the end.