Case Report: Awake lateral decubitus intubation for a patient with critical tracheal stenosis secondary to retrosternal goiter: salvaging a 2 mm airway without ECMO support

Employing the lateral decubitus position, a dual-guidance technique combining video laryngoscopy with FOB for awake endotracheal intubation, represents a feasible airway management strategy for patients presenting with critical tracheal stenosis.