From: Management of intrathoracic tracheal stenosis: a challenge
Approach | No. of cases | Tracheostomy status at presentation | Laser type | Handpiece length | Repeat dilatation | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Transoral | 1 | Decannulated | CO2 laser fiberlase delivery system | 240mm | Once | Recovered without stenosis |
Transtracheal | 2 | In situ at 4–5th ring | CO2 laser fiberlase delivery system | 140mm | None | Grade 1 stenosis |