Purpose Of Review: The current practice of slide tracheoplasty for children with long-segment tracheal stenosis is reviewed.
Recent Findings: In our own series, the mortality for children with long-segment tracheal stenosis managed by slide tracheoplasty in the 5-year period between 1995 and 2000 was 43% (3/7), consistent with other series in the literature. In 2001, we developed a multidisciplinary approach with aggressive postoperative surveillance, intermittent balloon dilatation and selective stenting for salvage. Mortality fell to 11% over the next 5 years (2/18). Since 2005, 25 cases have been treated and hospital mortality has been eliminated (0%, 0/25). There has been one late death due to renal disease. Quality of life for survivors is good.
Summary: The outlook has changed substantially in recent years for children with long-segment tracheal stenosis. Previous operations have been superseded by the advent of slide tracheoplasty in combination with a multidisciplinary approach with balloon dilatation and, occasionally, stenting in cases of recurrent stenosis. Survival rates have risen dramatically.
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