International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 39-43 , January 2008

The cutting balloon for endoscopic dilatation of pediatric subglottic stenosis

  • K. Watters

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author at: 8 Eglinton Wood, Eglinton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland. Tel.: +353 87 8101731.
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  • J. Russell

Received 6 August 2007 ,Revised 26 September 2007 ,Accepted 28 September 2007.

  • Image Result

    The cutting balloon showing the longitudinal microsurgical blades that are exposed during inflation.

    The cutting balloon showing the longitudinal microsurgical blades that are exposed during inflation.

  • Image Result

    The cutting balloon is placed at the level of the stenosis.

    The cutting balloon is placed at the level of the stenosis.

  • Image Result

    An image taken at microlaryngobronchoscopy 4 weeks following conventional balloon dilatation showing evidence of re-stenosis. Subglottic stenosis (Cotton grade 2) was diagnosed.

    An image taken at microlaryngobronchoscopy 4 weeks following conventional balloon dilatation showing evidence of re-stenosis. Subglottic stenosis (Cotton grade 2) was diagnosed.

  • Image Result

    An image taken at microlaryngobronchoscopy following dilatation with the Peripheral Cutting Balloon™ Microsurgical Dilatation Device. The incisions created by the microsurgical blades on the balloon a

    An image taken at microlaryngobronchoscopy following dilatation with the Peripheral Cutting Balloon™ Microsurgical Dilatation Device. The incisions created by the microsurgical blades on the balloon are visible in the mucosa.

PII: S1871-4048(07)00077-9

doi: 10.1016/j.pedex.2007.09.006

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 39-43 , January 2008

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