Subglottic stenosis complicating cardiac surgery in children.
OBJECTIVE
To highlight the incidence of subglottic stenosis (SGS) as a complication of surgery for congenital heart disease and the role of single-stage laryngotracheoplasty in treating this complication.


METHODS
Retrospective case series.


METHODS
University-based referral center specializing in surgery for congenital heart disease and complex airway problem management.


METHODS
Laryngotracheal reconstruction (LTR).


METHODS
Successful airway expansion.


RESULTS
At last follow-up, 87.5% (7 of 8) of patients remain free of obstructive airway symptoms.


CONCLUSIONS
SGS can complicate surgery for congenital heart disease in children. Single-stage LTR is an effective treatment modality for this problem.
Pereira
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KD
Otolaryngology Consultants of Memphis, Tenn., USA.
Mitchell
R B
RB
Younis
R T
RT
Lazar
R H
RH
D000208:Acute Disease; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005931:Glottis; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D007829:Laryngostenosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014140:Tracheotomy