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Flexible bronchoscopic management of high post-intubation tracheal stenosis: a case series

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Post-intubation tracheal stenosis (PITS) affecting the upper 5 cm of the trachea, is difficult to manage because of its proximity to the vocal cords and the higher risks associated with surgery. Flexible bronchoscopic procedures provide a minimally invasive option for patients who are unsuitable for operative treatment. We describe a retrospective case series evaluating the outcomes of flexible bronchoscopic management in six patients with high PITS treated at a tertiary care chest centre of the Indian Armed Forces. Over a mean follow-up exceeding three years, all surviving patients remained symptom-free. This case series suggests that flexible bronchoscopic management is a safe and effective option for selected patients with high PITS and may represent a reasonable alternative when surgical treatment is not feasible.

Source: International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery

DOI: 10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20260730

Authors: Manu Chopra, Saikat Sarkar, Rahul Tyagi, Kishore Kislay, Srishti Tripathi, Kiran Jagtap

Institution: Armed Forces Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Tracheal and airway disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7134123768

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