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Abstract
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Post intubation tracheal stenosis is a clinical problem caused by regional ischemic necrosis of the airway. Its treatment options include tracheal resection with end to end anastomosis, laser resection and stenting. Laser resection followed by balloon dilatation of the soft stenosis is an innovative procedure. It is relatively simple and inexpensive procedure to perform. This case report highlights the importance of this innovative surgical procedure to alleviate the suffering of this elderly diabetic male with chronic renal failure and with a poor cardiac status ‘a high risk surgical patient’. Laser ablation of the stenotic segment followed by balloon dilation was performed under direct visualization. Quality of life following this procedure is also good in relation to post-operative morbidity.
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Keywords :
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Tracheal Stenosis, Respiratory sounds, Constriction, Kidney Failure, Stents.
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