Treatment of Tracheal Stenosis in a Child by TUR-resectoscope and Silicone T-tube

Abstract

A 6-year-old boy had long term subglottic stenosis due to prolonged tracheal intubation. The tracheal lumen was 2mm in diameter at the stenotic site, and was surrounded by mature scar. The stenotic scar was resected by TUR (Transurethra)-resectoscope, and a silicone T-tube was inserted into the site of the resection. The patient was allowed to stay at home with the T-tube in place. Eight months after surgery, the T-tube was removed. The patient has remained free of respiratory distress and has achieved good phonation.