Tracheal stenosis (TS) is an iatrogenic sequela after intubation or tracheostomy that is
increasing despite technological improvement and skilled respiratory care in the ICU …

Post-intubation tracheal stenosis accounts for the greatest proportion of whole-cause
tracheal stenosis. Treatment of post-intubation tracheal stenosis requires a multidisciplinary …

Importance Tracheal stenosis is a debilitating disorder with heterogeneity in terms of
disease characteristics and management. Repeated recurrences substantially alter patients' …

Spray cryotherapy (SCT) ablation of airway obstructions is an evolving field of clinical
practice and research in thoracic disease (1). The third generation truFreeze System (CSA …

Background: Benign airway stenosis (BAS) represents a significant burden on patients,
providers, and healthcare systems. Spray cryotherapy (SCT) has been proposed as an …

Objective Spray cryotherapy (SCT), the application of liquid nitrogen in a noncontact form,
has been demonstrated to have efficacy in treating various types of pathologic lesions of the …

Benign tracheal stenosis is situation that occurs usually after stress is applied to a certain
area in the trachea during the intubation of a patient or inflammation caused during an …

Objective: Benign airway strictures can be complex and challenging to manage. Although
resection is preferred, this is not always feasible, and hence, endoscopic therapies are often …

Background Various complications may arise from prolonged mechanical ventilation, but the
risk of tracheal stenosis occurring late after translaryngeal intubation or tracheostomy is less …

Background: The use of cryosurgery for the treatment of airway diseases has recently
gained popularity. Cryotherapy can be applied through a flexible or rigid bronchoscope and …