This case series suggests that balloon dilation is a relatively safe and effective procedure. It may be particularly well suited to recent stenosis after laryngotracheal reconstruction.

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Children with nontuberculous mycobacteria-induced parotid lymphadenitis should be started on a trial of antibiotic treatment before surgery. Although surgery remains the definitive treatment modality, a larger study of preoperative antibiotic use against nontuberculous mycobacterial adenitis of the parotid in children is necessary.