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- Title
How I do it: novel use of a modified nasopharyngeal airway in laryngotracheal stenosis as a temporary stent.
- Authors
Ghauth, Sakina; Tan, Sien Hui
- Abstract
Background: This paper reports the innovative use of a modified nasopharyngeal airway device as a temporary stent in patients with laryngotracheal stenosis. It also discusses the technique of endoscopic stent placement, and our experience in terms of the indications and suitability. Method: The nasopharyngeal airway device was modified to use as an airway stent by trimming it to the desired length. Next, the stent was inserted endoscopically and anchored using a novel approach. Results: The surgery was performed successfully without complications. The patients had full use of their voice while the stent was in situ. No significant granulation tissue was observed. Conclusion: This paper demonstrates the feasibility of using a nasopharyngeal airway device as a temporary stent to prevent restenosis in cases where the patients have a strong demand for phonation. The modified nasopharyngeal airway device is potentially very promising, but cases must be selected carefully to avoid compromising efficacy and safety.
- Subjects
LARYNGEAL diseases; TRACHEOTOMY; STEROIDS; STENOSIS; TRACHEOMALACIA; SURGICAL stents; CATHETERIZATION; LARYNGOSCOPY; TRACHEOTOMY equipment; INJECTIONS; AIRWAY (Anatomy); NASOPHARYNX; APHONIA; DISEASE relapse; HUMAN voice; TRACHEAL diseases
- Publication
Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 2024, Vol 138, Issue 6, p696
- ISSN
0022-2151
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1017/S0022215123001858