Authors
Shekhar K Gadkaree, Vinciya Pandian, Simon Best, Kevin M Motz, Clint Allen, Young Kim, Lee Akst, Alexander T Hillel
Publication date
2017/2
Journal
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
Volume
156
Issue
2
Pages
321-328
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Description
Objective
Laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS) is a fibrotic process that narrows the upper airway and has a significant impact on breathing and phonation. Iatrogenic injury from endotracheal and/or tracheostomy tubes is the most common etiology. This study investigates differences in LTS etiologies as they relate to tracheostomy dependence and dilation interval.
Study Design
Case series with chart review.
Setting
Single-center tertiary care facility.
Subjects and Methods
Review of adult patients with LTS was performed between 2004 and 2015. The association of patient demographics, comorbidities, disease etiology, and treatment modalities with patient outcomes was assessed. Multiple logistic regression analysis and Kaplan-Meier analysis were performed to determine factors associated with tracheostomy dependence and time to second procedure, respectively.
Results
A total of 262 patients met inclusion criteria …
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