Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis in a Pregnant Woman: Successful Treatment with Dilatation and Nd: YAG Laser Ablation

Authors

1 Department of Pulmonary Medicine

2 Tracheal Disease Research Center

3 Department of Anesthesiology

4 Telemedicine Research Center

5 Department of Pulmonary Medicine,

6 Tobacco Prevention and Control Research Center, NRITLD, Shahid Beheshti University M.C., TEHRAN-IRAN.

Abstract

Idiopathic subglotic stenosis (ISS) is a rare progressive condition affecting young females. The cause is unknown and in some reports relation with anti-cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been reported. Surgical resection of stenotic area or dilatation with laser ablation are the main treatment options. We report a case of ISS in a five-month pregnant woman with gradual deterioration who was treated with dilatation by rigid bronchoscopy and laser ablation of excessive tissue. (Tanaffos 2007; 6(4): 58-62)

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