Treatment of Congenital Tracheal Stenosis with Balloon-assisted Posterior Tracheal Splitting and Temporary Placement of a Covered Retrievable Metallic Stent

Balloon tracheoplasty and temporary placement of a covered retrievable self-expandable metallic stent was successfully undertaken in the treatment of congenital tracheal stenosis from complete cartilaginous rings in an infant. After balloon tracheoplasty and temporary placement of the stent for 5 months, stable airway condition has been maintained for 21 months.