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Bo-Feng Lin¹, Shih-Chun Lee, Chuan-Hsiang Kao

¹Department of Anesthesiology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.

Acta Anaesthesiologica Taiwanica : Official Journal of the Taiwan Society of Anesthesiologists

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Summary

Subglottic stenosis can develop after surgery due to airway trauma from intubation and GER. This case highlights how GER and tube size may cause airway damage during thoracotomy.

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Background:

Subglottic stenosis is a potential complication following airway manipulation.
Multiple factors, including trauma and systemic conditions, contribute to its development.

Observation:

This report details a patient who developed subglottic stenosis after a thoracotomy.
Potential causes include repeated intubation (macrotrauma) and incorrect endotracheal tube size (microtrauma).

Findings:

Gastric esophageal reflux (GER) may exacerbate mucosal injury, especially in the lateral position during thoracotomy.
The combination of mechanical trauma and GER presents a significant risk for airway damage.

Implications:

Understanding these contributing factors is crucial for preventing subglottic stenosis in surgical patients.
This case underscores the importance of careful airway management and considering GER in at-risk individuals.