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 Experiment Videos

Idiopathic subglottic stenosis

S S Park1, J M Streitz, E E Rebeiz

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, Mass., USA.

Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery
|August 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Neurohormonal markers in chronic rhinosinusitis.

Journal of biological regulators and homeostatic agents·2021
Same author

Investigation of the association between 677C>T and 1298A>C 5,10-methylenetetra- hydrofolate reductase gene polymorphisms and normal-tension glaucoma.

Eye (London, England)·2007
Same author

Evaluation of semi-interpenetrating polymer networks composed of chitosan and poloxamer for wound dressing application.

International journal of pharmaceutics·2007
Same author

A phase II study of biweekly dose-intensified oral capecitabine plus irinotecan (bXELIRI) for patients with advanced or metastatic gastric cancer.

British journal of cancer·2007
Same author

Effect of rehabilitation facility location on outcomes in head and neck surgical patients.

European journal of cancer care·2006
Same author

Dual reporter genes enabling cell tracing with viable and reliable selection of various cell types.

Biotechnology letters·2006
Same journal

Pathology quiz case 2.

Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery·2014
Same journal

Pathology quiz case 1.

Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery·2014
Same journal

Radiology quiz case 1: diagnosis.

Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery·2013
Same journal

Pair of red and green macaws.

Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery·2013
Same journal

Pathology quiz case 2: diagnosis.

Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery·2013
Same journal

About this journal.

Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery·2013
See all related articles

Idiopathic subglottic stenosis, a rare condition of unknown cause, can be challenging to treat. Simple cases respond well to laser incision and dilation, while complex cases require surgical reconstruction.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pulmonology
  • Medical Research

Background:

  • Subglottic stenosis (SGS) is a narrowing of the airway below the vocal cords.
  • A subset of patients present with idiopathic subglottic stenosis (iSGS), where the cause remains unknown.
  • Understanding the characteristics and treatment outcomes of iSGS is crucial for effective patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review patients with subglottic stenosis.
  • To identify and describe a rare subclass of patients with idiopathic subglottic stenosis.
  • To analyze treatment modalities and clinical outcomes for iSGS.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 80 patients diagnosed with subglottic stenosis.
  • Identification of 10 patients meeting criteria for idiopathic subglottic stenosis.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Review of diagnostic interventions (e.g., bronchoscopy, biopsy) and therapeutic interventions (e.g., laser dilation, resection).

    • Main Results:

    • Ten patients with iSGS were treated between 1985 and 1992.
    • Eight patients with exertional dyspnea underwent endoscopic laser incision and dilation, with initial success.
    • Four patients with simple, short stenoses were successfully treated with endoscopy alone; four with complex, longer stenoses experienced restenosis, with two requiring laryngotracheal resection and reconstruction.

    Conclusions:

    • A distinct subclass of patients with idiopathic subglottic stenosis exists.
    • Laser incision and dilation are effective for simple, short iSGS.
    • Complex, longer iSGS cases necessitate resection and reconstruction for definitive management.