INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to compare the preventive effects of corticosteroids and curcumin on subglottic stenosis in an animal model. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-one male German Shepherd dogs were used for this study. After standardized trauma to the subglottic area, the dogs were divided into three groups. Group A received curcumin (450 mg/ day) for 15 days; Group B received b...

IMPORTANCE This is the first description of 3-dimensional (3D) pediatric airway endoscopy in the otolaryngology literature detailing the superior visualization with this technology. Ultimately, enhanced optics may further improve the treatment of airway pathology. OBJECTIVE To report the first case series examining the use of 3D direct laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy (DLB) in the diagnosis and ...

INTRODUCTION Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) is a form of systemic vasculitis that involves primarily the upper and lower airways and the kidneys. The most frequent airway manifestations include subglottic stenosis and inflammation, and tracheal and bronchial stenoses. The endoscopic visualization of the airways is the best tool for assessing, diagnosing and managing those changes. OBJECTIVES T...

Figure 1. Pretreatment tracheobron-choscopy. Figure 2. Pretreatment CTA of the neck. DESCRIPTION A 3-month-old girl child was admitted to the pediatrics service with a 1-month history of respiratory distress and stridor, which had acutely worsened over the previous day and led to a brief episode of apnea. The stridor was biphasic in nature with a more pronounced inspiratory component and was ex...

abstract background: secretions contaminated with oral, nasal, and gastric bacteria accumulate in the subglottic space, above the endotracheal tube cuff. if these secretions are aspirated into lower airways, the intubated patient will be susceptible to ventilator‑associated pneumonia (vap). the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of inspiratory pause maneuver for intermittent subglo...

Croup, or laryngotracheobronchitis, is recognized as a common, generally benign illness in children. It is characterized by a barking cough, stridor, and fever, often preceded by an upper respiratory infection. The hallmark of croup is edema of the subglottic tissues, resulting in varying degrees of airway obstruction. In most pediatric patients, croup is a self-limited condition that may be sa...

BACKGROUND Laryngeal cancer management should pursue function-sparing therapeutic options. Even though demolitive surgery provides better control of disease at intermediate to advanced stages when compared to chemoradiotherapy, it does not preserve laryngeal function. Supratracheal partial laryngectomy has been described as a function-sparing surgical technique for laryngeal cancer with subglot...