Surgical management of airway stenosis by radiofrequency coblation

Abstract

Radiofrequency coblation is an attractive alternative technique for the treatment of idiopathic or acquired airway stenosis in adults.

The use of Transnasal Humidified Rapid‐Insufflation Ventilatory Exchange in 17 cases of subglottic stenosis

“…Various methods of airway management have been described, but currently no gold standard exists . Jet ventilation has been described as the preferred technique despite a UK National Survey highlighting potential complications including pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, surgical emphysema, hypoxia and death . High‐frequency jet ventilation delivered above the stenosis may be hazardous with small diameter stenoses, whilst some authors only recommend manual low‐frequency jet ventilation for emergencies or very short elective procedures …”

Tracheotomy-coblation for acquired subglottic tracheal stenosis: a case report

“…However, more data is still needed to demonstrate the potential of coblation in managing airway stenosis, with only few reports up to now. Fastenberg et al [1] reported its use in six pediatric otolaryngologic cases with different airway pathologies and Chan et al [6] reported its use in adults with the airway stenosis less than 1 cm in length. This paper described tracheotomy-coblation in managing a 2 cm-long airway stenosis, and the result was satisfactory.…”

Plasma Ablation–Assisted Endoscopic Management of Postintubation Laryngotracheal Stenosis: An Alternate Tool for Management

“…Plasma ablation (PA) ablates the tissue precisely by a layer of plasma that results in breakage of molecular bonds with minimal heat dissipation, which reduces collateral thermal damage 5 . Its use has recently been attempted in the management of LTS but has not been popularized due to scarcity of evidence and long‐term follow‐up 6 , 7 . The current study was conducted to highlight the use of PA as a promising tool in the management of adult LTS.…”

“…5 Its use has recently been attempted in the management of LTS but has not been popularized due to scarcity of evidence and long-term follow-up. 6,7 The current study was conducted to highlight the use of PA as a promising tool in the management of adult LTS.…”