Post-intubation subglottic stenosis: aetiology at the cellular and molecular level
Subglottic stenosis (SGS) is a narrowing of the airway just below the vocal cords. This narrowing typically consists of fibrotic scar tissue, which may be due to a variety of diseases. This review focuses on post-intubation (PI) SGS. SGS can result in partial or complete narrowing of the airway. Thi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2021-01-01
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Series: | European Respiratory Review |
Online Access: | http://err.ersjournals.com/content/30/159/200218.full |