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[Treatment of laryngotracheal stenoses in children]
J M Triglia1, A Giovanni, M Cannoni
1C.H.U. La Timone, Département d'O.R.L., Marseille, France.
Insights
Surgical treatment for pediatric laryngo-tracheal stenosis, particularly post-intubation cases, achieved an 85% decannulation success rate. Different surgical approaches are recommended based on stenosis severity.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric surgery
- Otolaryngology
- Respiratory medicine
Context:
- Laryngo-tracheal stenosis is a significant cause of airway obstruction in children.
- Acquired stenosis, often post-intubation or tracheotomy, is common, especially in young children.
- Surgical intervention is frequently required to manage severe cases.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the surgical management outcomes for pediatric laryngo-tracheal stenosis.
- To correlate surgical approach and outcomes with stenosis severity and etiology.
- To present an alternative technique for specific neonatal airway obstruction scenarios.
Summary:
- A 5-year study (1984-1989) analyzed 35 children with laryngo-tracheal stenosis, predominantly acquired and affecting those under 5 years old.
- Surgical treatment, including external approaches and CO2 laser endoscopy, was employed. Laryngo-tracheoplasty with costal cartilage was the most common technique.
- Success, defined by decannulation, was achieved in 85% of cases. The study advocates for tailored treatment based on stenosis stage and presents laryngo-trachoe-fissure as a neonatal alternative.
Impact:
- Highlights the effectiveness of surgical interventions for pediatric airway stenosis.
- Provides evidence-based recommendations for selecting surgical techniques based on stenosis classification.
- Introduces laryngo-trachoe-fissure as a viable option for specific neonatal airway management challenges.
Abstract:
Over a period of 5 years, from 1984 to 1989, 35 children were treated surgically for a laryngo-tracheal stenosis, 27 by an external approach, 8 by endoscopy with the CO2 laser. Of the children, 25 (71%) were under 5 years old at the time of treatment and 77% of the stenoses (n = 27) corresponded to a post-intubation and/or tracheotomy acquired etiology. Based on the classification of stenoses according to the extent of the impairment of the aerial lumen, the authors stress the value of conservative treatment (endoscopy) in Stage I (less than 70%, n = 8), and of treatment using the external approach in Stage II (between 70% and 90%, n = 12), in Stage III (between 90% and 99%, n = 12) and Stage IV (complete obstruction, n = 3). The technique most widely used currently is laryngo-tracheoplasty with the insertion of costal cartilage (n = 17). Analysis of the results shows that decannulation was successful in 85% of the cases. With respect to the management of stenoses in the new-born baby, the authors report on their recent experience with laryngo-trachoe-fissure in 6 cases as an alternative either to tracheotomy in difficult extubations, or to laryngo-tracheoplasty when the child's weight is particularly low.