Objective: To evaluate long-term (> 2 years) voice function and corresponding anatomical
features in children who have undergone augmentation procedures for laryngotracheal …

Objective: To ascertain changes in laryngeal anatomy and function associated with poor
voice outcome after laryngotracheal reconstruction (LTR) and to specifically describe …

Laryngotracheal stenosis is defined as a congenital or acquired narrowing of the airway.
Congenital causes may include subglottic membranous or cartilaginous narrowing …

In centres with a large experience, decannulation is achieved in 80-90% of children with
laryngotracheal stenosis. The goal of reconstructive surgery is an entirely normal larynx and …

Objectives To evaluate the long‐term outcome of voice quality and voice‐related quality of
life after open airway surgery for pediatric laryngotracheal stenosis. Study Design …

Children with laryngotracheal stenosis undergo laryngotracheal reconstruction (LTR) to
permit tracheostomy decannulation. We conducted voice assessments of 8 pediatric LTR …

Laryngotracheal reconstruction with expansion surgery is a reliable method for treatment of
laryngotracheal stenosis in children. It allows for decannulation of the patient and restoration …

• During the past decade, the outcome of laryngotracheal reconstruction in children has
improved substantially regarding airway patency. Now that we feel comfortable with airway …

Since 1970 there have been tremendous advances in the surgical management of diseases
of the larynx and trachea in children. The vast majority of laryngotracheal stenoses can now …

Objectives/Hypothesis Voice quality has emerged as an additional long‐term outcome
measure for patients with a history of airway surgery. The goal of this study was to evaluate …