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Tracheotomy-coblation for acquired subglottic tracheal stenosis: a case report
Jingtao Huang1, Zhongwei Zhang2, Tao Zhang2
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, No. 6 Changjiang Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300100, China. huangjingtaot@163.com.
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
|July 6, 2019
Summary
Tracheotomy-coblation offers a less invasive and simpler treatment for intractable tracheal stenosis, a common complication of intubation. This technique effectively resolved symptoms and showed no recurrence in a 6-month follow-up.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Surgical Innovation
- Respiratory Care
Background:
- Tracheal stenosis post-tracheotomy/intubation is challenging to treat.
- Existing methods like resection and endoscopic intervention cause significant injury or are complex.
Observation:
- A patient with acquired tracheal stenosis underwent tracheotomy-coblation.
- Follow-up included regular bronchoscopy for 6 months.
Findings:
- Tracheal stenosis was resolved.
- Symptoms of dyspnea and hoarseness disappeared.
- No recurrence of tracheal stenosis was observed after 6 months.
Implications:
- Tracheotomy-coblation presents a minimally invasive and easily performable option for tracheal stenosis.
- This technique may improve outcomes for patients with acquired tracheal stenosis.
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