Airway collapse hinders recovery in bronchoscopy therapy for postintubation tracheal stenosis patients

ConclusionThe presence of malacia or collapse in patients with PITS was associated with increased perioperative complications following bronchoscopic interventional therapy, and significantly reduced the long-term cure rate compared to patients with pure tracheal stenosis.Trial registrationChinese Clinical Trial Registry on 06/12/2021. Registration number: ChiCTR2100053991.
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research