title: Tracheal stenosis. A method of dilation with use of the fiberoptic bronchoscope.
abstract: Tracheal stenosis is not an uncommon sequel of prolonged endotracheal intubation. In some cases, immediate reconstruction is not feasible. We use the flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope and a lucent, tapered endotracheal tube for tracheal dilation. The fiberoptic bronchoscope is passed through a special T connector into the endotracheal tube and used to guide the tube under direct vision through the stricture.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D020680:Bronchoscopes; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D004106:Dilatation; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014140:Tracheotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*