Abstract
Primary laryngotracheal anastomosis for subglottic stenosis is a challenging procedure. We herein report three different types of surgical procedure for this condition. Case 1: A 19-year-old female with anastomotic stenosis after traumatic dissection of the trachea underwent primary laryngotracheal anastomosis with laryngofissure. The temporary T-tube was successfully removed 5 months after the operation. Case 2: A 52-year-old female with postintubation stenosis underwent primary laryngotracheal anastomosis with the subtotal resection of cricoid cartilage. A temporal tracheostomy which was positioned for postoperative supraglottic edema was successfully removed six months after the operation. Case 3: A 63-year-old male with posttracheostomy stenosis underwent primary laryngotracheal anastomosis with the partial resection of cricoid cartilage. The postoperative course was uneventful. Primary laryngotracheal anastomosis for subglottic stenosis in experienced centers is feasible for suitable patients.
