Thomas Schrepfer

Endoscopic recannulation with temporary steroid-eluting biodegradable stenting as a bridge strategy for complete subglottic stenosis in a child with CHARGE syndrome.

Complete (Cotton-Myer grade IV) subglottic stenosis (SGS) is a severe form of airway obstruction traditionally managed with open airway reconstruction. Children with CHARGE syndrome frequently present with complex airway abnormalities and medical comorbidities that may complicate airway management and increase surgical...