Early diagnostic and endoscopic dilatation for the treatment of acquired upper airway stenosis after intubation in children

Endoscopic anterior cricoid split and balloon dilation in pediatric subglottic stenosis

“…In a recent Brazilian study including 64 cases, dilatation with rigid Chevalier Jackson dilators was used in grades I to III stenosis with a success yield of 100% [12]. However, repeated procedures were necessary, especially for high grade stenosis.…”

Long-term T-tube stenting as definitive treatment of severe acquired subglottic stenosis in children

“…Although various decannulation rates (35%-100%) have been shown, some patients who were successfully treated in previous studies required multiple operations [1,2,5,6,8,9]. The overall decannulation rate in our series was 60%.…”

“…Children with severe acquired SGS often require multiple procedures to achieve a satisfactory outcome [1,2]. There is also the risk of fatal respiratory obstruction during these procedures.…”

Prevención, diagnóstico y manejo de lesiones laringotraqueales agudas y subagudas posintubación en pacientes pediátricos

“…Además, su rigidez puede aumentarse utilizando conductores o bien disminuirse al sumergirlos en agua caliente. El número de dilataciones y el tiempo necesario para lograr la decanulación pueden ser elevados 15 , por lo que la decisión de cuándo optar por una resolución quirúrgica abierta debe ser evaluada caso a caso.…”