Glottic scar bands following intubation.
We present two uncommon cases of abnormalities of the pediatric airway, which may present in the first instance to the anesthetist. Glottic scar bands are a result of intubation trauma and are a treatable cause of voice abnormalities and sometimes respiratory distress.
Way
Carolyn
C
Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, UK. carolynfway@aol.com
Hartley
Benjamin E J
BE
Glaisyer
Hilary
H
D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005931:Glottis; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007829:Laryngostenosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D011182:Postoperative Care