Abstract
We reported two cases with inflammatory stenosis of the trachea and subglottic region due to a high tracheostomy. In both cases, the defect in the face of cricoid cartilage and inflammatory granulation were observed during the operation. In both patients, a staged operation using a transcient tracheocontenuous fissure was performed. Tracheal stenosis was not observed after first staged operation in either cases, and the tracheocontenuous fissure was closed by a hinge flap in one case. In the other cases, the tracheocontenuous fissure was not closed, because of respiratory dysfunction. We concluded that a staged operation using a tracheocontenuous fissure is a safe and effective method for inflammatory stenosis of the trachea and subglottic region.
