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Table 1 Stenosis incision and dilatation results

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