Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
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Otolaryngol. Clin. North Am. · Nov 1979
Case ReportsTracheal stenosis: conservative surgery as a primary mode of management.
Tracheal and laryngeal stenosis has become increasingly common following prolonged intubation or tracheostomy for mechanical ventilation and is directly related to trauma. Tracheal resection up to 4 to 5 cm. with an end to end anastomosis is the generally accepted treatment. However, tracheal resection carries the danger of mortality and considerable morbidity. ⋯ No mortality or serious complications resulted from this treatment. Our experience indicates that patients with tracheal and laryngeal stenosis should undergo a primarily conservative surgical management. This technique appears worthy of trial prior to contemplating a more extensive procedure.