Challenges and successful management of subglottic tracheal stenosis in a 2‑year‑old child: A case report and a mini‑review of the literature

Kakamad,Fahmi H.; Fatah,Mariwan L.; Rashid,Rezheen J.; Hasan,Karzan M.; Mohammed,Bilal A.; Kareem,Honar Othman; San Ahmed,Sarwat T.; Khoshnaw,Khdir Hussein Hamad; Karim,Sanaa O.; Abdalla,Berun A.; Abdullah,Sarhang Sedeeq

doi:10.3892/mi.2023.113

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Challenges and successful management of subglottic tracheal stenosis in a 2‑year‑old child: A case report and a mini‑review of the literature

Authors:
- Fahmi H. Kakamad
- Mariwan L. Fatah
- Rezheen J. Rashid
- Karzan M. Hasan
- Bilal A. Mohammed
- Honar Othman Kareem
- Sarwat T. San Ahmed
- Khdir Hussein Hamad Khoshnaw
- Sanaa O. Karim
- Berun A. Abdalla
- Sarhang Sedeeq Abdullah
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Affiliations: Department of Scientific Affairs, Smart Health Tower, Sulaymani, Kurdistan 46001, Iraq, Pediatric Department, Ranya Maternity and Pediatric Teaching Hospital, Sulaimani, Kurdistan 46001, Iraq

Copyright: © Kakamad et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License [CC BY 4.0].
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Published online on: September 20, 2023

https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2023.113
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Abstract

Tracheal stenosis is a narrowing of the windpipe that can lead to shortness of breath, stridor and even suffocation. The present study reports the clinical course of a patient with this condition in an aim to help clinicians obtain more information about this rare condition and identify potential treatment options. A 2‑year‑old female child presented with progressive shortness of breath and stridor. She was initially managed with tracheostomy; however, this was unsuccessful in relieving the stenosis. Subsequent interventions, including rigid bronchoscopy and dilatation were successful in relieving the condition. A benign hypertrophy of the bronchial wall was identified through biopsy. The patient was treated with steroids and antibiotics, and she experienced a marked improvement in symptoms and remained asymptomatic after a 1‑year follow‑up. Tracheal stenosis is a rare, yet serious condition that may be life‑threatening. Thus, the early diagnosis and treatment of this condition are essential in order to improve outcomes.

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Challenges and successful management of subglottic tracheal stenosis in a 2‑year‑old child: A case report and a mini‑review of the literature

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