Long-Term Outcomes of Balloon Dilation for Acquired Subglottic Stenosis in Children
Joint Authors
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-02-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
Balloon dilation laryngoplasty has been suggested as an alternative treatment to open surgical treatment of acquired subglottic stenosis in children.
We describe long-term outcomes of balloon dilation for acquired subglottic stenosis in children.
Methods.
The medical charts of children who had balloon dilation for subglottic stenosis secondary to intubation were reviewed.
Data included demographics, relevant history and physical examination, diagnostic workup, and management.
Outcomes of balloon dilation were assessed based on improvement in preoperative symptoms, grading of stenosis, complications, and need for additional procedures.
Results.
Three children (2 male, 1 female, age range: 14 weeks–1 year) underwent balloon dilation for acquired subglottic stenosis.
Patients presented with stridor and increased work of breathing.
Duration of intubation ranged from 2 days to 3 weeks.
Patients became symptomatic 5 days to 6 weeks after extubation.
Grade of subglottic stenosis was II in 2 patients and III in one.
Subglottic stenosis patients had 2-3 dilations within 2–10 weeks.
All patients were asymptomatic during 14–21-month follow-up.
Conclusions.
Serial balloon dilation was safe and successful method to manage acquired subglottic stenosis in this group of children.
No recurrence was noted in a follow-up more than a year after resolution of symptoms.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Filiz, Aliye& Ulualp, Seckin O.. 2014. Long-Term Outcomes of Balloon Dilation for Acquired Subglottic Stenosis in Children. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461874
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Filiz, Aliye& Ulualp, Seckin O.. Long-Term Outcomes of Balloon Dilation for Acquired Subglottic Stenosis in Children. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461874
American Medical Association (AMA)
Filiz, Aliye& Ulualp, Seckin O.. Long-Term Outcomes of Balloon Dilation for Acquired Subglottic Stenosis in Children. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461874
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-461874