Objectives To investigate the existing published evidence supporting the role of
laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in the development of the select nonfunctional laryngeal …

New robotic systems have recently emerged to assist with peripheral lung access, but a
robotic system for rigid bronchoscopy has yet to be developed. We describe a new robotic …

Advanced interventional pulmonary procedures of the airways, pleural space, and
mediastinum continue to evolve and be refined. Health care, finance, and clinical …

Introduction The objective of this study was to evaluate tracheal reactivity induced by a
biodegradable polydioxanone tracheal stent. Materials and methods Twenty-two rabbits …

Objectives: Laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS) is characterized by an abnormal decrease in the
upper airway diameter. The pulmonary function test (PFT) is an effective adjunctive …

Purpose Long-term intubation of premature infants sometimes induces acquired subglottic
stenosis (SGS), causing glottic or supraglottic problems. These kinds of SGS often require …

We reported the role of endobronchial ultrasound as complement to standard diagnostic
exams to better define the benign tracheal stenosis (ie, thickness and tracheal cartilage …

SARS-CoV-2 virus has led to an unprecedented amount of tracheal stenosis. Rigid
bronchoscopy can serve as a curative measure or bridge therapy to tracheal resection. We …

Benign central airway obstruction is commonly referred as nonmalignant central airway
obstruction (NMCAO). This is in part related to its lack of benign nature and significant life …

Subglottic stenosis is narrowing of the area in between the vocal cords and the cricoid
cartilage. It can cause respiratory problems which can be mild to severe. Study the …