Management of balloon dilatation in cases of subglottic stenosis in children: success and failure.

Yangyang ZhengHongming XuXiaoyan Li

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2023)

Endoscopic balloon dilatation can be safe and effective in the treatment of subglottic stenosis in children, except for more serious cases (grade IV). Open surgery should be considered if no significant improvement is observed after dilatation, especially after three or more dilatations.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
young adults
ultrasound guided
coronary artery disease
surgical site infection
percutaneous coronary intervention
replacement therapy