Complete subglottic tracheal stenosis managed with rigid bronchoscopy and T-tube placement

Lung India

关键词: Airway stent;    central airway obstruction;    interventional pulmonology;    rigid bronchoscopy;    tracheal stenosis;   

DOI  :  10.4103/0970-2113.192879

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Surgery is the preferred treatment modality for benign tracheal stenosis. Interventional bronchoscopy is used as a bridge to surgery or in instances when surgery is not feasible or has failed. Stenosis in the subglottic trachea is particularly a treatment challenge, in view of its proximity to the vocal cords. Herein, we describe a patient with complete tracheal stenosis in the subglottic region, which developed after prolonged intubation and mechanical ventilation. The patient developed recurrent stenosis despite multiple surgical and endoscopic procedures. We were able to manage the patient successfully with rigid bronchoscopy and Montgomery T-tube placement.

【 授权许可】

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