Arch Otolaryngol
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To describe our experience with superimposed high-frequency jet ventilation (SHFJV), which does not require any endotracheal tubes or catheters, for performing laryngeal and tracheal surgery. ⋯ The use of SHFJV in combination with the jet laryngoscope provides patients with sufficient ventilation during laryngotracheal surgery. Even in patients at high risk because of pulmonary or cardiac disease, this technique can be applied safely. In patients with stenosis, the ventilation is applied from above the stenosis, reducing the risk of barotrauma. The SHFJV can be used for tracheobronchial stent insertion, and laser can be used without any additional protective measures.