title: Neonatal post-intubation subglottic stenosis.
abstract: Acquired subglottic stenosis is a compication or neonatal endotracheal intubation. Although it is rare, it contributes significantly to the morbidity and physical well being of post extubated neonates. A 20-day old neonate, ventilated for meconium aspiration syndrome and persistent fetal circulation, presented with marked stridor and respiratory embarrassment. A stenosed subglottic area was found on rigid bronchoscopy. Anterior cricoid split was performed to relieve the obstruction. He is asymptomatic post operatively.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics, Sarawak General Hospital, Kuching, Sarawak.
authors.forename: H D K
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Loi
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Parhr
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Subramaniam
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Choo
authors.forename: H P
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Ng
mesh_terms: D003413:Cricoid Cartilage / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007829:Laryngostenosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male