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Cricotracheal resection in children.

M J Rutter1, B E Hartley, R T Cotton

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039, USA. ruttm0@chmcc.org

Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery
|March 20, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Cricotracheal resection is effective for pediatric airway stenosis, with 86% of patients decannulated. This surgical approach complements other airway reconstruction methods for children.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Airway reconstruction

Background:

  • Subglottic stenosis presents a significant challenge in pediatric airway management.
  • Cricotracheal resection is a surgical option for severe cases.
  • Evaluating the outcomes of cricotracheal resection in children is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the experience and outcomes of cricotracheal resection in a pediatric cohort.
  • To assess the decannulation rates following this procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective case review of 44 pediatric patients undergoing cricotracheal resection.
  • Data collected between January 1993 and December 1998 at a tertiary care pediatric hospital.
  • Main outcome measure was the rate of successful decannulation.

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Main Results:

  • 86% (38 of 44) of children were successfully decannulated.
  • Primary cricotracheal resection had a 100% decannulation rate.
  • Salvage and extended resections showed decannulation rates of 90% and 56%, respectively.
  • Decannulation success was independent of the initial stenosis grade.

Conclusions:

  • Cricotracheal resection is a valuable technique for managing pediatric subglottic stenosis.
  • It serves as an effective complement to standard laryngotracheal reconstruction methods.
  • The procedure offers a high success rate, particularly in primary cases.