摘要
Dr.Jiao et al1 from Beijing Children’s Hospital present an impressive report on the novel use of a holmium laser and subsequent cryotherapy delivered via a flexible bronchoscopy as a treatment modality for post-intubation acquired subglottic stenosis in children.Excellent outcomes were achieved in 16 consecutive patients with serial procedures,including clinical cure(defined as:resolution of respiratory symptoms,significant improvement in subglottic stenosis grade,and tracheotomy decannulation)in 15 of 16 patients.They had no serious complications.This novel approach with promising results adds to the toolbox of methods available to address the vexing problem of post-intubation subglottic stenosis.
