Introduction: Laryngotracheal stenosis comprises a broad spectrum of congenital and
acquired conditions that commonly cause pediatric airway obstruction. Although the majority …

Vocal fold paralysis (VFP) is an important cause of respiratory and feeding compromise in
infants. The causes of neonatal VFP are varied and include central nervous system …

Importance Bilateral vocal fold paralysis (BVFP) in pediatric patients is a challenging entity
with multiple causes. Traditional approaches to managing BVFP include tracheostomy …

Subglottic stenosis refers to narrowing of the airway diameter below the vocal folds and may
be congenital or acquired. Typical signs and symptoms range from recurrent croup and …

Objective Reporting our institutional experience with high-flow nasal oxygen therapy
(HFNOT), a recently-introduced technique, for endoscopic airway approaches. Methods …

Subglottic stenosis (SGS) is a common cause of obstructed airway in children, and the
treatment of pediatric SGS, especially congenital SGS, remains a challenge for the …

Objectives To examine and compare the outcomes of various types of glottic widening
surgery (GWS) for initial management of bilateral vocal fold paralysis (BVFP) in children, the …

Respiratory distress is a common problem in neonates, estimated to be present in 7% of all
newborns. 1 Unfortunately, more than 46% of all child deaths are among newborn infants …

Introduction Bilateral vocal cord paralysis in adducted position (BVCPAd) is a severe cause
of airway obstruction and usually debuts with stridor and airway distress necessitating …

Objective Bilateral vocal-fold immobility (BFVI) is a rare but significant cause of severe
respiratory distress in neonates. The primary aim of treatment is to provide an adequate …