Microdebrider resection of bilateral subglottic cysts in a pre-term infant: A novel approach

Acquired subglottic cysts: Management and long term outcome

“…The use of microdebrider has been reported in 9 cases of SC [4,17]. It would allow a better control of the excision of the cysts, eased by the concomitant use of suction.…”

“…Our patients underwent a mean number of 6.6 endoscopic procedures (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20). The first endoscopic control, under general anesthesia, was performed 15 days after the initial procedure.…”

Microdebrider resection of acquired subglottic cysts: Case series and review of the literature

“…Multiple surgical modalities have been described for treating SGC, including CO 2 laser ablation, microsurgical marsupialization, and recently microdebrider resection [1,3,[5][6][7][8][9]. Given the low incidence of SGC, no significant body of data exists to provide definitive support for a particular treatment plan.…”

“…Lim et al used a combination of microinstruments and CO 2 laser in a series of 55 patients; they reported a 43% recurrence rate with follow-up bronchoscopy between 3 and 6 months [4]. Lastly, Jaryszak and Collins recently published a single case report of bilateral SGC treated with microdebrider resection without recurrence after 2 months followup [9].…”

Use of the microdebrider in pediatric endoscopic airway surgery

“…These infants present with airway symptoms identical to subglottic hemangioma with progressive stridor and a croupy cough presenting in the first few months of life. We reported the use of the microdebrider for successful removal of subglottic cysts in 2005 [11 ] and this was later reported by Jaryszyk and Collins [12]. As these lesions are delicate, mucosal lesions, the less aggressive Skimmer blade should be used to avoid injury to adjacent structures.…”