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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Main Authors: Emma R Dorris, John Russell, Madeline Murphy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2021-01-01
Series:European Respiratory Review
Online Access:http://err.ersjournals.com/content/30/159/200218.full