title: Postintubation tracheal stenosis.
abstract: Resection and reconstruction are the treatments of choice for postintubation tracheal stenosis, attested to by 94% good or satisfactory results in over 500 patients. Accurate diagnosis, appropriate patient selection, and experienced and precise surgical care are important in these treatments.
authors.affiliation: Thoracic Surgical Unit, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Grillo
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Donahue
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000379:methods; D014132:Trachea / Q000601:surgery*; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*