A novel use of coblation in the treatment of subglottic stenosis. (August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bollig, Craig A.; Gov-Ari, Eliav
• Is Part Of: International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology. Volume 111(2018:Aug.)
• Page Start: 108
• Page End: 110
• Publication Date: 2018-08
• Subjects: Subglottic stenosis -- Coblation; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Oto-rhino-laryngologie -- Périodiques; Pédiatrie -- Périodiques; 618.9209751
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2018.05.023
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0165-5876

Abstract

Abstract: Bipolar radiofrequency plasma ablation (Coblation) technology has recently been described in the treatment of airway stenosis. In these small case series and case reports, the mucosal and submucosal tissues have been removed. We describe a novel use of coblation technology, in which a coblation needle was used to submucosally ablate subglottic stenosis in a 9 month-old girl with grade II subglottic stenosis who had previously undergone multiple balloon dilations. This technique spared the overlying mucosa, similar to that utilized in coblation turbinoplasty. She experienced objective clinical improvement after the intervention and has not required additional airway interventions to date.