Subglottic stenosis

Subglottic stenosis (SGS) is a congenital or acquired condition characterized by a narrowing of the upper airway extending from just below the vocal folds to the lower border of the cricoid cartilage. With the introduction of prolonged intubation in neonates (mid 1960s), acquired SGS became the most frequent cause of laryngeal stenosis; unlike congenital SGS, it does not improve with time. Laryngeal reconstruction surgery evolved as a consequence of the need to manage these otherwise healthy but tracheotomized children.

Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery - February 20, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Niall D. Jefferson, Aliza P. Cohen, Michael J. Rutter Source Type: research