Laser management of subglottic stenosis

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to evaluate the use of laser in treating subglottic stenosis. The study included ten patients suffering from laryngeal stenosis of various etiologies. The stenosed segments were excised using CO2 laser. Successful improvement in respiration occurred in eight patients during the follow up period [six months]. Decannulation was performed in four cases out of the six tracheostomized patients. It was believed that laser seems to be an excellent method to manage subglottic stenosis especially when the stenosed segment is less than 1 cm in length