title: Suprastomal granuloma.
abstract: Suprastomal granuloma is one of the most common sequelae of pediatric tracheotomy. Numerous different techniques have been described for their removal including endoscopic and open procedures. The following chapter discusses the intraoperative techniques for open removal of suprastomal granuloma in infants.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23708, USA. thomasqgallagher@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Thomas Q
authors.initials: TQ
authors.lastname: Gallagher
authors.forename: Christopher J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Hartnick
mesh_terms: D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006099:Granuloma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007828:Laryngoscopy / Q000379:methods; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*