Introduction

Over the past 50 years the field of Otolaryngology has flourished with exponential advances in our knowledge of disease and both medical and surgical treatment options for those diseases. Despite these tremendous advances, a perpetual thorn in our side continues to be the management of inflammatory scar tissue within the airway. The mechanisms have changed somewhat over the years. Early accounts dating back to the 1800s were primarily related to infectious disease or caustic ingestions. These rates have declined due to modern antibiotics and the efforts of Chavalier Jackson and others like him to advocate for safe labeling and storage of caustic chemicals.
Source: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research