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Open Access 01-08-2019 | Incision | Laryngology

Vocal fold fixation due to proximal stenosis progression complicating idiopathic subglottic stenosis

Authors: S. A. R. Nouraei, E. B. Dorman, J. Johnston, D. E. Vokes

Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Issue 8/2019

Abstract

Purpose

This study examined the incidence and risk factors for vocal fold fixation due to proximal progression of idiopathic subglottic stenosis (ISS) over the course of serial treatments.

Methods

Records of 22 consecutive patients with ISS treated between 2004 and 2016 were retrospectively reviewed. Patient, stenosis, and treatment details were recorded. Cox regression was used to identify independent predictors of vocal fold fixation.

Results

All patients were female and mean age at diagnosis was 46 ± 7 years. In five patients, the stenosis was within 15 mm of the glottis at first treatment. Vocal fold fixation due to proximal stenosis progression occurred in seven (32%) patients. It led to permanent hoarseness due to unilateral vocal fold fixation in two patients and caused airway compromise due to bilateral vocal fixation in two other patients. No airway-related deaths occurred and no patient required a tracheostomy. Stenosis incision using coblation or potassium titanyl phosphate laser, and an initial glottis-to-stenosis (GtS) distance < 15 mm significantly increased the risk of proximal stenosis progression on univariable analysis.

Conclusion

Vocal fold fixation due to proximal stenosis progression is a significant complication of idiopathic subglottic stenosis and causes permanent voice and/or airway sequelae. It should be actively looked for and documented every time a patient is assessed. If a reduction in the GtS distance is observed, definitive surgery should be promptly considered before proximal stenosis progression compromises the efficacy and safety of definitive treatment or, worse, causes vocal fold fixation.

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Title: Vocal fold fixation due to proximal stenosis progression complicating idiopathic subglottic stenosis
Authors: S. A. R. Nouraei
E. B. Dorman
J. Johnston
D. E. Vokes
Publication date: 01-08-2019
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keyword: Incision
Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Issue 8/2019
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Electronic ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-019-05494-6

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Vocal fold fixation due to proximal stenosis progression complicating idiopathic subglottic stenosis

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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