Benign Tracheal Stenosis and Subglottic Stenosis

Authors

Daniel Kapadia, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Michael J. Simoff, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Javier Diaz-Mendoza, Henry Ford HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Kapadia D, Simoff MJ, and Diaz-Mendoza J. Benign Tracheal Stenosis and Subglottic Stenosis. Clin Chest Med 2025;46(2):349-357.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1-2025

Publication Title

Clinics in chest medicine

Abstract

Laryngotracheal stenosis is a narrowing of the proximal airways that can result in significant respiratory ailments. It can occur due to various causes, including iatrogenic causes such as intubation and tracheostomy, inflammatory conditions, and infections. This article aims to provide an overview of benign tracheal and subglottic stenosis, including its diagnosis, etiology, and available management strategies.

Medical Subject Headings

Humans; Tracheal Stenosis; Laryngostenosis

PubMed ID

40484508

Volume

46

Issue

2

First Page

349

Last Page

357