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An approach to the failed cricoid split operation.

J W Ochi1, A B Seid, S M Pransky

  • 1Children's Hospital and Health Center, San Diego, CA.

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|December 1, 1987
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Repeat cricoid split surgery offers a promising alternative for subglottic stenosis patients who initially fail the procedure. This approach may improve airway outcomes and avoid prolonged tracheostomy dependence.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Subglottic stenosis is a common airway complication in children.
  • The cricoid split operation is a standard surgical treatment with a 77% success rate.
  • Failure of the cricoid split often leads to tracheostomy and further surgical interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of repeating the cricoid split operation in patients who failed initial treatment.
  • To compare outcomes of repeat cricoid split versus traditional tracheostomy and laryngotracheoplasty.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 22 patients treated with cricoid split for subglottic stenosis.
  • Analysis of patients requiring tracheostomy after initial cricoid split.

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  • Comparison of decannulation rates and airway outcomes between repeat cricoid split and tracheostomy groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Six out of 22 patients required a subsequent tracheostomy.
    • Two-thirds of patients with tracheostomy could not be decannulated, even after laryngotracheoplasty.
    • Three patients underwent a repeat cricoid split and experienced no further airway issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Repeating the cricoid split operation is a viable and potentially superior alternative to tracheostomy for patients failing initial treatment.
    • This approach may reduce long-term airway morbidity and tracheostomy dependence in pediatric subglottic stenosis.
    • Further investigation into repeat cricoid split as a primary salvage procedure is warranted.