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Tracheal narrowing (stenosis) can arise from various underlying causes. Currently, one of the most significant factors contributing to tracheal stenosis is tracheostomy, a procedure performed to maintain airway patency and safety in patients requiring prolonged intensive care unit stays. Following a tracheostomy, patients may develop strictures within the trachea. Beyond this, traumatic injuries to the trachea in the neck or chest, caused by blunt force, penetrating objects, or firearms, can compromise the structural integrity of the airway. Furthermore, tumors originating directly within the trachea can lead to its narrowing. Additionally, extrinsic compression of the trachea by tumors located in the mediastinum can also result in tracheal stenosis.