Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Esophageal Strictures-II: Clinical Features and Management01:26

Esophageal Strictures-II: Clinical Features and Management

Patients with esophageal strictures often experience a range of symptoms. Initially, they may have difficulty swallowing solid foods, which can progress to include liquids. Additional symptoms may involve chest pain or discomfort, regurgitating food and fluids, heartburn, unintentional weight loss, coughing or choking during meals, and hoarseness.
Healthcare providers should gather a comprehensive medical history and conduct a physical examination for diagnosis. If esophageal stricture is...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease V: Surgical Management01:21

Inflammatory Bowel Disease V: Surgical Management

Surgical interventions for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, are essential in managing symptoms and addressing complications. The selection of surgical procedures is contingent upon the specific conditions and complications that stem from these illnesses.
Here are some common surgical interventions for IBD:

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Endoscopic CO<sub>2</sub> Laser Diverticulectomy for Zenker's Diverticulum.

The Laryngoscope·2026
Same author

Three-Year Oncologic Outcomes of 445-nm TruBlue Laser Ablation for Early Glottic Cancer and Dysplasia.

Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation·2026
Same author

Diagnosis and Treatment of Refractory Chronic Cough: An American Broncho-Esophagological Association Expert Consensus Statement.

The Laryngoscope·2026
Same author

Bronchial Mucosal Abnormalities in Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis.

The Laryngoscope·2026
Same author

Communication Experiences of Neurological Voice Disorder Patients With Automatic Voice Assistants and Human Listeners.

Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation·2026
Same author

Perception of Anatomical Nasal Variants Among Lay Observers: Clinical Insights from an Eye-Tracking Study.

Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Surgical Treatment of an Endolymphatic Sac Tumor
04:34

Surgical Treatment of an Endolymphatic Sac Tumor

Published on: May 26, 2023

562

Characterizing Disease Severity Through Surgical Recurrence Rates in Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis.

Andrew Jay Bowen1, Andrew Awadallah2, Monet McCalla3

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

The Laryngoscope
|May 21, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (iSGS) disease severity can be predicted by surgery rates within the first two years. This classification helps manage patient expectations regarding disease progression and recurrence.

Keywords:
endoscopic balloon dilationidiopathic subglottic stenosislaser wedge excisionsteroid injections

More Related Videos

CO2-Lasertonsillotomy Under Local Anesthesia in Adults
05:07

CO2-Lasertonsillotomy Under Local Anesthesia in Adults

Published on: November 6, 2019

24.0K
Vessel-sparing Excision and Primary Anastomosis
08:09

Vessel-sparing Excision and Primary Anastomosis

Published on: January 7, 2019

11.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Surgical Treatment of an Endolymphatic Sac Tumor
04:34

Surgical Treatment of an Endolymphatic Sac Tumor

Published on: May 26, 2023

562
CO2-Lasertonsillotomy Under Local Anesthesia in Adults
05:07

CO2-Lasertonsillotomy Under Local Anesthesia in Adults

Published on: November 6, 2019

24.0K
Vessel-sparing Excision and Primary Anastomosis
08:09

Vessel-sparing Excision and Primary Anastomosis

Published on: January 7, 2019

11.3K

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (iSGS) lacks a validated marker for disease severity.
  • Accurate prognostication is crucial for managing patient expectations and treatment planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate endoscopic surgery rates as a potential marker for idiopathic subglottic stenosis disease severity.
  • To establish a classification system for iSGS severity based on surgical intervention frequency.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 157 idiopathic subglottic stenosis patients from two centers with at least 4 years of follow-up.
  • Patients were categorized into three groups (A-C) based on surgery frequency in years 3-5 compared to years 1-2.
  • Statistical analysis, including chi-square and nonparametric tests, compared disease severity proportions and clinical characteristics.

Main Results:

  • Consistent proportions of patients across both institutions fell into non-recurrent/decelerating (Group A: 62-64%), stable but persistent (Group B: 19-20%), and rapidly recurring (Group C: 16-19%) disease categories.
  • No significant association was found between clinical characteristics (age, BMI, GERD) and disease severity groups.
  • Patient demographics were predominantly female and Caucasian.

Conclusions:

  • Two-year endoscopic surgery rates effectively stratify idiopathic subglottic stenosis patients into distinct severity groups.
  • This classification provides a reliable method for predicting long-term disease behavior and informing patients about their prognosis.
  • Endoscopic surgery rates serve as a valuable surrogate marker for iSGS severity.