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During laryngotracheoplasty, a surgical incision is made in the cricoid cartilage in the neck in order to expand the airway and to allow for extubation in children suffering from severe subglottic stenosis.
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Conditions Treated with Laryngotracheoplasty:
Laryngotracheoplasty may be performed in cases of extubation and narrowing that is either acquired, congenital or caused by prolonged intubation.
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There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to laryngotracheoplasty. A cricoid split is a surgical alternative to the procedure.
Anesthesia with Laryngotracheoplasty:
Laryngotracheoplasty is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Laryngotracheoplasty:
Possible risks following laryngotracheoplasty include infection, bleeding, collapsed lung, tracheal edema, recurrent subglottic stenosis, damage to the neck and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to need an emergency tracheostomy.
Prognosis after Laryngotracheoplasty:
The prognosis for a positive end result following laryngotracheoplasty is very good.
