Abstract:Rationale:
Subglottic tracheal stenosis is stenosis of the trachea between the vocal cords and the lower margin of the cricoid cartilage. The Montgomery T-tube is used as a tracheostomy tube and a combined tracheal stent to avoid postoperative tracheal stenosis.
Patient concerns:
Because the stenosis is close to the glottis, surgical treatment is complex, and many complications may arise.
Diagnoses:
Subglottic tracheal stenosis.
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