title: Glottic scar bands following intubation.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, UK. carolynfway@aol.com
authors.forename: Carolyn
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Way
authors.forename: Benjamin E J
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Hartley
authors.forename: Hilary
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Glaisyer
mesh_terms: 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