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Review
. 2025 Jun;46(2):349-357.
doi: 10.1016/j.ccm.2025.02.012. Epub 2025 Mar 29.

Benign Tracheal Stenosis and Subglottic Stenosis

Daniel Kapadia  1 , Michael J Simoff  2 , Javier Diaz-Mendoza  3
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Benign Tracheal Stenosis and Subglottic Stenosis

Daniel Kapadia et al. Clin Chest Med. 2025 Jun.

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.

Keywords: Interventional pulmonology; Rigid bronchoscopy; Subglottic stenosis; Tracheal stenosis.

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