An anterior cricoid split and long-term silastic T-tube stenting for children with severe subglottic stenosis

Retrospective study of 25 pediatric patients with severe subglottic stenosis (Grades III-IV) comparing anterior cricoid split with long-term T-tube stenting versus laryngotracheal reconstruction. ACS achieved 76.5% decannulation rate compared to 50% with LTR, suggesting ACS may be effective even in severe cases with extended stenting periods.