Laryngotracheal stenosis

Laryngotracheal stenosis
This condition can also be referred to as subglottic or tracheal stenosis.
SpecialtyOtorhinolaryngology 
Diagnostic methodPatient history, CT scan of neck and chest, fibre-optic bronchoscopy

Laryngotracheal stenosis refers to abnormal narrowing of the central air passageways. This can occur at the level of the larynx, trachea, carina or main bronchi. In a small number of patients narrowing may be present in more than one anatomical location.

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