Abstract
Subglottic stenosis (SGS) is a rare disorder which involves a partial or complete narrowing of the airway affecting subglottis (area between the glottis and the cricoid cartilage). It influences airflow sufficiency and provokes prominent respiratory complications [1]. Congenital and idiopathic forms of the SGS are rare and it is usually seen as an iatrogenic complication after prolonged endotracheal intubation or long-term tracheostomy. However, short-dated endotracheal intubation may also cause SGS, and mucosal ischemia is accused for granulation tissue formation and healing with constriction [2].
Highlights
Subglottic stenosis (SGS) is a rare disorder which involves a partial or complete narrowing of the airway affecting subglottis
We present a case of subglottic stenosis occurred in the early postoperative period
Iatrogenic SGS was mainly related to mucosal damage and ischemia induced by the rigid wall of the endotrecheal tube (ETT), cuff pressure and inflammatory response
Summary
Subglottic stenosis (SGS) is a rare disorder which involves a partial or complete narrowing of the airway affecting subglottis (area between the glottis and the cricoid cartilage). It influences airflow sufficiency and provokes prominent respiratory complications [1]. Congenital and idiopathic forms of the SGS are rare and it is usually seen as an iatrogenic complication after prolonged endotracheal intubation or long-term tracheostomy. In the preoperative evaluation of the patient, no pathology related to the respiratory tract was detected. She underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) successfully and transferred to the intensive care unit.
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