OBJECTIVE: To highlight the incidence of subglottic stenosis (SGS) as a complication of surgery for congenital heart disease and the role of single-stage laryngotracheoplasty in treating this complication. DESIGN: Retrospective case series. SETTING: University-based referral center specializing in surgery for congenital heart disease and complex airway problem management. INTERVENTION: Laryngotracheal reconstruction (LTR). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Successful airway expansion. RESULTS: At last follow-up, 87.5% (7 of 8) of patients remain free of obstructive airway symptoms. CONCLUSION: SGS can complicate surgery for congenital heart disease in children. Single-stage LTR is an effective treatment modality for this problem.
OBJECTIVE: To highlight the incidence of subglottic stenosis (SGS) as a complication of surgery for congenital heart disease and the role of single-stage laryngotracheoplasty in treating this complication. DESIGN: Retrospective case series. SETTING: University-based referral center specializing in surgery for congenital heart disease and complex airway problem management. INTERVENTION: Laryngotracheal reconstruction (LTR). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Successful airway expansion. RESULTS: At last follow-up, 87.5% (7 of 8) of patients remain free of obstructive airway symptoms. CONCLUSION:SGS can complicate surgery for congenital heart disease in children. Single-stage LTR is an effective treatment modality for this problem.