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This case study highlights the posterior tracheal diverticulum, covering its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. The report is significant due to the rarity of tracheal diverticulum and potential for misdiagnosis, which can result in complications such as respiratory infections. The case offers novel insights into the presentation and management of tracheal diverticulum, helping to guide future diagnosis and treatment.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Case presentation<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>A 73-year-old Iranian man with a history of cardiac surgery 15\u00a0years ago was admitted to the Loghman Hakim Hospital in Tehran, Iran, for retrosternal chest pain, shoulder radiation, and a persistent cough lasting 4\u00a0months. The patient underwent cardiac tests and a lung computed tomography scan, which showed a 16\u00a0\u00d7\u00a018\u00a0mm air-filled outpouching connected to the trachea\u2019s right posterolateral side, leading to a diagnosis of tracheal diverticulum. The patient was treated with bronchodilators and antibiotics.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>Tracheal diverticulum is typically asymptomatic but can present with respiratory difficulties, dysphagia, and hoarseness. Diagnosis relies on imaging, and treatment ranges from conservative management to surgical intervention, particularly in symptomatic cases or those with complications. Recognizing tracheal diverticulum in surgical and anesthesia planning is crucial to prevent severe risks such as airway obstruction or trauma. This case report highlights the importance of early detection and personalized management, potentially improving patient outcomes and guiding clinical decision-making in similar cases.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1186\/s13256-024-04851-2","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2024,10,31]],"date-time":"2024-10-31T01:02:36Z","timestamp":1730336556000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/springer_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":2,"title":["Posterior tracheal diverticulum: a case report"],"prefix":"10.1186","volume":"18","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-7675-4912","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Afsaneh","family":"Safarian","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0006-4388-0214","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Mehdi","family":"Karimi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Niloofar","family":"Deravi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Reza","family":"Naseri","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Khosrow","family":"Agin","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"297","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2024,10,31]]},"reference":[{"issue":"32","key":"4851_CR1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1097\/MD.0000000000034536","volume":"102","author":"W Zhou","year":"2023","unstructured":"Zhou W, et\u00a0al. 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