International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 1, Issue 4 , Pages 261-266 , December 2006

Relapsing diffuse idiopathic tracheal stenosis in a child: Dilemmas in management

  • G. Watson
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  • R.K. Bhalla

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author at: Department of Otolaryngology, Hope Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, Manchester M6 8HD, UK. Tel.: +44 161 922 2196.
  • ,
  • M.P. Rothera

Received 26 September 2005 ,Revised 16 April 2006 ,Accepted 17 April 2006.

  • Image Result

    Original view of trachea showing stenotic segment.

    Original view of trachea showing stenotic segment.

  • Image Result

    Post dilatation of stenotic segment using Endotracheal tubes showing a good result but mucosal trauma.

    Post dilatation of stenotic segment using Endotracheal tubes showing a good result but mucosal trauma.

  • Image Result

    Two weeks post dilatation, trabeculated stenosis eveident and starting to re-stenose.

    Two weeks post dilatation, trabeculated stenosis eveident and starting to re-stenose.

  • Image Result

    Severe trabeculated stenosis of the trachea causing significant airway narrowing.

    Severe trabeculated stenosis of the trachea causing significant airway narrowing.

  • Image Result

    Fusiform dilatation of endotracheal tube with valvotomy balloon inflated to operating pressure.

    Fusiform dilatation of endotracheal tube with valvotomy balloon inflated to operating pressure.

  • Image Result

    Close up view showing fusiform dilatation of the ETT.

    Close up view showing fusiform dilatation of the ETT.

  • Image Result

    Dilatation of stenotic segment showing minimal mucosal trauma with excellent result.

    Dilatation of stenotic segment showing minimal mucosal trauma with excellent result.

  • Image Result

    Stable lesion with minimal re-occurrence of stenosis 2 months post-dilatation and steroid treatment.

    Stable lesion with minimal re-occurrence of stenosis 2 months post-dilatation and steroid treatment.

PII: S1871-4048(06)00045-1

doi: 10.1016/j.pedex.2006.04.001

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 1, Issue 4 , Pages 261-266 , December 2006