Symptomatic airway stenosis requires repeated interventions, such as, dilatation, laser resection, stent implantation, or surgery, and the anesthetic management of upper airway stenosis is complicated due to the risk of respiratory problems while facilitating optimal surgical conditions. The authors described a case of successful monitored anesthetic care with target-controlled propofol and rem...

OBJECTIVE To compare and contrast the manifestations and surgical management of subglottic stenosis in patients with airway obstruction attributed to granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), previously known as Wegener granulomatosis, and those with idiopathic subglottic stenosis (iSGS). DESIGN Retrospective medical chart review. Review of subglottic stenosis cases seen in the otolaryngology d...

introduction: laryngotracheal stenosis can be caused after traumatic injuries to the neck from the subglottic larynx to the trachea. patients with laryngotracheal stenosis often need a tracheotomy and occasionally may become tracheotomy dependent. different procedures have been described for the management of these lesions. management options include techniques of endoscopic dilation, laser res...

We present a case of subglottic stenosis involving the glottis with inflammatory destruction of the cricoid cartilage after prolonged endotracheal intubation. Total cricoidectomy and laryngotracheal anastomosis were performed with T-tube placement that was retained for five months postoperatively. After decannulation of the T-tube, the airway was well restored, with good vocal cord opening. Goo...

Tracheobronchomalacia (TBM) is characterized by weakness of cartilaginous supporting structures of tracheal and bronchial walls, resulting in central airway obstruction. It is a rare condition that can occur after prolonged intubation. Here, we report a 26-year-old, alcoholic male who had TBM, mild subglottic, and severe tracheal stenosis following 2 weeks of intubation. Subglottic and tracheal...

The immediate and late complications of prolonged nasotracheal intubation in eightythree children are reviewed. Twenty-six of the thirty survivors were examined by laryngoscopy to determine the incidence of permanent laryngeal lesions. Seventeen had no lesion. Of the remaining nine, two had severe subglottic stenosis, four slight subglottic stenosis, and three minor degrees of scarring without ...

Mild-to-moderate subglottic and tracheal stenosis can be effectively treated endoscopically, but safe airway management is a key concern. Options have included tracheotomy, jet ventilation, and intermittent apnea technique, each of which has limitations. This article presents the authors’ endoscopic surgical technique using laryngeal mask anesthesia during CO2 laser treatment of subglottic and ...