[The management of cervical tracheal stenosis (author's transl)]

In this paper the aetiology and the different surgical methods of management of laryngotracheal fibrotic stenoses are discussed and are compared with our own experiences. Between 1969 and 1978 47 patients with scar tissue stenoses, which in 30 included the cervical trachea, have been treated. For the isolated tracheal stricture not involving more than 6 tracheal rings segmented resection with end to end anastomosis produces excellent results. For combined laryngeal and tracheal stenosis complete anterior and posterior longitudinal dissection of the trachea and posterior longitudinal dissection of the trachea and cricoid cartilage together with stenting with a Silicone T tube is preferred. To strengthen the larger defects of the anterior wall Cialit preserved tracheal homografts are used.