Objectives/Hypothesis To assess the results of treating idiopathic subglottic stenosis (ISS),
determine predictors of treatment success and outcome, and better define roles and …

INTRODUCTION: The treatment of subglottic stenosis in children remains a challenge for the
otorhinolaryngologist, and may involve both endoscopic and open surgery. OBJECTIVE: To …

Importance Surgical treatment comparisons in rare diseases are difficult secondary to the
geographic distribution of patients. Fortunately, emerging technologies offer promise to …

Objective: Patients with subglottic stenosis (SGS) present with varied degree of breathing
complaints. The dyspnea index (DI) is a 10-question patient-reported outcome measure …

Importance Minimally invasive endoscopic techniques are an appealing alternative to open
surgical management of pediatric subglottic stenosis (SGS), but more information is needed …

Objectives We aimed to assess the role of spirometry measures and Dyspnea Index (DI) in
response to treatment of subglottic stenosis (SGS) and ability to predict need for surgery. We …

Serial Intralesional Steroid Injection (SILSI) has been gaining popularity among patients and
physicians as a first-line treatment for idiopathic subglottic stenosis. Patients are followed by …

Objective To present our experience with balloon laryngoplasty (BL) as a means of
establishing control of the compromised airway and as a definitive alternative to open …

Objectives This article reports on a unique cohort of patients with idiopathic subglottic
stenosis spilt fairly equally between endoscopic and open surgical approaches. Patients' …

Background: Endoscopic therapies are firmly established in the management algorithm of
benign subglottic and tracheal stenosis (SGTS). The optimal dilation strategy, however, has …