Bronchoscopic balloon dilatation combined with laser cauterization of high and long segmental tracheal stenosis secondary to endobronchial tuberculosis: A case report.

Background: Airway stenosis after bronchial tuberculosis may reduce the patient's activities of daily living owing to various respiratory symptoms. Thus, it is necessary to treat the condition. Various treatment modalities, such as balloon dilatation, are attempted in cases where radical surgical resection is difficult to perform; however, the best treatment method remains unknown.