Endoscopic management of posttraumatic supraglottic stenosis in the pediatric population.
OBJECTIVE
Pediatric blunt laryngeal trauma is a rare and potentially life-threatening entity. External injuries can be misleading, and a high index of suspicion, as well as early intervention, is essential to achieve the best possible outcome. The authors of this report review the management of blunt laryngeal trauma in the pediatric population and describe the endoscopic management of posttraumatic supraglottic stenosis.


METHODS
Methods used were case report from a tertiary referral institution and review of the literature.


RESULTS
We describe the case of a 13-year-old girl whom developed supraglottic stenosis following blunt laryngeal trauma. Innovative endoscopic techniques were used in the successful management of this exceedingly rare entity.


CONCLUSIONS
Early recognition and intervention are of paramount importance if successful endoscopic management of blunt laryngeal trauma is to be considered.
Oosthuizen
Johannes Christiaan
JC
Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. c.oosth@gmail.com
Burns
Paul
P
Russell
John Desmond
JD
D000293:Adolescent; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007829:Laryngostenosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D007830:Larynx / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D057605:Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery / Q000379:methods*; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery