The treatment of choice for idiopathic tracheal stenosis is tracheal resection and anastomosis, although some authors prefer more conservative management. Between January 1, 1996 and January 1, 2005, 8 patients-all women-with idiopathic tracheal stenosis were treated in the chest surgery department of the Hospital Universitario La Fe in Valencia, Spain. One case was treated by means of surgery and so was excluded from this study. The remaining 7 women were treated by tracheal balloon dilatation; 4 required just 1 dilatation (and remained asymptomatic), 2 required 2 dilatations, and 1 required 4 dilatations. The median symptom-free interval was 25.5 months, and there was no associated mortality or morbidity. We conclude that balloon dilatation, which was not associated with mortality or morbidity, is a suitable treatment option for idiopathic tracheal stenosis.
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