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Use of the carbon dioxide laser with the Montgomery T-tube in the management of extensive subglottic stenosis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Edward Whitehead  and
M. A. Salam
Edward Whitehead*
Affiliation:
Hull
M. A. Salam
Affiliation:
Hull
*
Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road, Hull, North Humberside.
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Abstract

Subglottic and tracheal stenosis frequently present difficulties in management.

Two cases of subglottic stenosis occurring after prolonged endotracheal intubation are presented where the vertical length of complete obstruction by scar tissue was greater than 2.5 cm. One case was successfully managed by the use of the laser and immediate insertion of a stent. The other case still requires subglottic stenting, although an excellent lumen was established by laser vaporization of the stenosed segment.

Keywords

LaryngostenosisLaser surgeryStents
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 9 , September 1992 , pp. 829 - 831
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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