Long-term results of intensive care patients with post-intubation tracheal stenosis: 7 years follow-up.

Background/aim: Benign tracheal stenosis (TS) is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by iatrogenic events resulting from endotracheal intubation and tracheostomy. The study aimed to determine the clinical characteristics, management, and long-term outcomes of patients with simple or complex post-intubation tracheal stenosis (PITS) who were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU).

Materials And Methods: Retrospective analysis of patients admitted to the ICU between June 2016 and June 2022 and diagnosed with PITS were performed until June 2023.