title: Management of idiopathic tracheal stenosis.
abstract: Idiopathic laryngotracheal stenosis usually occurs in women, produces stenosis of 1 to 3 cm, is densely collagenous, and is unaccompanied by systemic disease. It may be successfully managed by one stage resection and reconstruction, most often including a portion of the lower larynx.
authors.affiliation: Thoracic Surgical Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Grillo
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007829:Laryngostenosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007830:Larynx / Q000601:surgery; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000379:methods; D014132:Trachea / Q000601:surgery; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*