https://doi.org/10.4081/monaldi.2026.3846
From benign airway lesions to bioengineered solutions: 3D bioprinting in tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica
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Published: 21 July 2026
Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica is a rare benign lesion of the airways often managed conservatively. However, advanced obstruction requires reconstruction. This brief commentary explores the emerging role of 3D bioprinting as a curative solution, analyzing recent findings regarding mesenchymal stem cell-laden grafts and identifying vascularization as the critical hurdle preventing clinical translation.
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