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Unusual cause of subglottic stenosis in an adult

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

A. R. D’Souza ,
J. E. Fenton  and
J. D. Russell
A. R. D’Souza
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Mater Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
J. E. Fenton
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Mater Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
J. D. Russell
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Mater Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
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Abstract

Subglottic foreign bodies presenting, as chronic subglottic stenosis is extremely rare in adults. A high index of suspicion and a careful history is of paramount importance in the diagnosis of a subglottic foreign body. Laser should not be used to excise granulation tissue to expose the foreign body because of the danger and potential of a fire particularly when the nature of the foreign body is not known. Rigid bronchoscopes are more beneficial than flexible ones in the removal of foreign bodies especially in long-standing cases.

Keywords

ForeignbodiesLaryngealstenosisLasersurgery
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 114 , Issue 7 , July 2000 , pp. 543 - 544
Copyright
Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited 2000

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