[Anteroposterior cricoid split interposition grafting for laryngotracheal stenosis in children].

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the effects of anteroposterior cricoid split interposition grafting on children with laryngotracheal stenosis.

METHOD: This is a retrospective study, from 1991 to 2001 years, 12 children (aged 6 years to 15 years) with laryngotracheal stenosis were operated with cricoid split laryngotracheal reconstruction at our hospital. All of 12 patients were tracheostomy dependent before reconstruction.

RESULT: Eleven patients (91.7%) were successfully decannulated with good airway patency and effective phonation. The follow-up period ranged from 1 to 10 years. The effect of operation is steady and the growth and development of children is normal.

CONCLUSION

The anteroposterior cricoid split interposition grafting was a safe and effective method for treatment of laryngotracheal stenosis in children.