Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis in a Pregnant Woman: Successful Treatment with Dilatation and Nd: YAG Laser Ablation

نویسندگان
Darjani, Hamid Reza Jabbar ID 1
Heydarnazhad, Hassan ID 2
Parsa, Tahereh ID 3
Pirzeh, Aydin ID 4

1 Department of Pulmonary Medicine

2 Telemedicine Research Center

3 Tracheal Disease Research Center

4 Department of Anesthesiology

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چکیده

Idiopathic subglotic stenosis (ISS) is a rare progressive condition affecting young females. The cause is unknown and in some reports relation with anti-cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been reported. Surgical resection of stenotic area or dilatation with laser ablation are the main treatment options. We report a case of ISS in a five-month pregnant woman with gradual deterioration who was treated with dilatation by rigid bronchoscopy and laser ablation of excessive tissue. (Tanaffos 2007; 6(4): 58-62)

کلیدواژه‌ها
Subglottic stenosis, Idiopathic, Pregnancy, Dilatation, Laser