Balloon Dilatation of Tracheal Stenosis
Background
20 years old male with a history of mechanical ventilation for 15 days after neuroparalytic snake bite presented with stridor at rest. He was using accessory muscles and was in type 2 respiratory failure.
Diagnosis And Treatment
CT scan showed long segment tracheal stenosis. 5 cm stenosed segment starting 2 cm from vocal cords.
Emergency tracheal dilation performed and silicone stent placed.
Pre Procedure
Post Procedur
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About Author –
Dr. V Nagarjuna Maturu, Consultant Pulmonology, Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad.Â
MD, DM (Pulmonology)
His special interest lies in Bronchoscopy and Endobronchial Ultrasonography (EBUS), Medical thoracoscopy, Sleep Medicine, Rigid bronchoscopy and Therapeutic bronchoscopic procedures.
