Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 10, 2026

Guidelines for Elective Pediatric Fiberoptic Intubation
11:19

Guidelines for Elective Pediatric Fiberoptic Intubation

Published on: January 17, 2011

The endoscopic treatment of postintubation laryngeal stenosis in children, using argon plasma coagulation

Lidia Zawadzka-Głos1, Mieczysław Chmielik, Anna Gabryszewska

  • 1Department of Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology, The Medical University of Warsaw, Poland.

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|May 15, 2003
PubMed

Insights

Argon plasma coagulation (APC) offers a new endoscopic treatment for pediatric laryngeal stenosis. This method was evaluated in ten children, showing promise for managing this growing airway problem.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Laryngology
  • Pediatric Airway Disorders

Background:

  • Laryngeal stenosis in children is an increasing concern.
  • Postintubation laryngeal stenosis is a common cause.
  • Current treatments include endoscopic dilation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a novel endoscopic treatment for pediatric postintubation laryngeal stenosis using argon plasma coagulation (APC).
  • To assess the efficacy and safety of APC in treating laryngeal stenosis of varying degrees.

Main Methods:

  • Argon plasma coagulation (APC) was employed as an endoscopic treatment modality.
  • Ten pediatric patients with postintubation laryngeal stenosis (Myer-Cotton grades I-IV) were included.
  • The study involved the application of APC to dilate the laryngeal lumen.

Main Results:

  • The study investigated the application of APC in ten children with postintubation laryngeal stenosis.
  • The effectiveness of APC in treating different grades of laryngeal stenosis was explored.
  • Advantages and disadvantages of the APC method were discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Argon plasma coagulation (APC) presents a viable endoscopic option for treating pediatric postintubation laryngeal stenosis.
  • The study provides insights into the application and outcomes of APC for laryngeal stenosis.
  • Further research may elucidate the full potential of APC in pediatric airway management.

More Related Videos

CO2-Lasertonsillotomy Under Local Anesthesia in Adults05:07

CO2-Lasertonsillotomy Under Local Anesthesia in Adults

Published on: November 6, 2019

Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy for the Treatment of Anastomotic Leakage after Total Gastrectomy with Esophagojejunostomy04:05

Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy for the Treatment of Anastomotic Leakage after Total Gastrectomy with Esophagojejunostomy

Published on: August 22, 2025

Related Concept Videos

Endoscopic Studies I: Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy01:30

Endoscopic Studies I: Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy

Endoscopy is a non-surgical medical technique used to examine a person's internal organs and vessels. This lesson will focus on two types of endoscopic studies: bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy.
Bronchoscopy
Description
Bronchoscopy is a procedure that involves direct visualization of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. A flexible fiber optic or rigid bronchoscope is used to carry out the procedure. The fiber-optic bronchoscope is more frequently used due to...
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation V: Advanced Airway Management Techniques01:30

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation V: Advanced Airway Management Techniques

Airway management is essential in emergency and surgical medicine, ensuring ventilation and oxygenation in patients who cannot maintain their own airway. Clinicians use a range of techniques and devices to secure the airway, depending on the patient’s condition and the clinical context. Key methods include endotracheal intubation, rapid sequence intubation (RSI), supraglottic airway devices, and advanced visualization aids. In cases where these approaches fail, surgical airway interventions are...