title: Unusual cause of subglottic stenosis in an adult.
abstract: Subglottic foreign bodies presenting, as chronic subglottic stenosis is extremely rare in adults. A high index of suspicion and a careful history is of paramount importance in the diagnosis of a subglottic foreign body. Laser should not be used to excise granulation tissue to expose the foreign body because of the danger and potential of a fire particularly when the nature of the foreign body is not known. Rigid bronchoscopes are more beneficial than flexible ones in the removal of foreign bodies especially in long-standing cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Mater Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: D'Souza
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Fenton
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Russell
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005931:Glottis; D006801:Humans; D007829:Laryngostenosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged