To evaluate poor prognostic factors in laryngotracheal stenosis: An Ambispective study.

The complexity of the laryngotracheal framework, which coordinates the functions of respiration, deglutition, and phonation, makes LTS, a difficult entity to manage. It is vital, therefore, that all patients of laryngeal narrowing be managed by a multidisciplinary approach and a primary goal of establishing an adequate laryngo-tracheal lumen with nasal breathing and enable eventual decannulation. And there aren’t many studies which have quantified the outcome in terms of decannulation on a long term follow up basis to look for decannulation success/failure or re-stenosis, thereby guiding one in selection of appropriate surgical intervention.