Tratamiento exitoso de estenosis subglótica posintubación con recurrencia tras resección quirúrgica: dilatación endoscópica e implantación de stent Dumon con fijación externa. Reporte de caso

Daniela Lobo-Moncada; Diego Barreto-Mejía; Jaime A. Barreto-Menéndez

doi:10.55720/respirar.18.3.15

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Published: 2026-09-01

DOI: https://doi.org/10.55720/respirar.18.3.15

Keywords:

endotracheal intubation, subglottic stenosis, tracheal stenosis, recurrence, bronchoscopy, airway stents

Dra. Daniela Lobo Moncada

Fundación Cardiovascular de Colombia, Medicina General, Bucaramanga, Colombia.

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8931-5639

Dr. Diego Barreto Mejía

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Medicina Interna, Bogotá, Colombia.

Dr. Jaime Alberto Barreto Menéndez

Hospital Universitario de Santander, Medicina Interna y Neumología, Bucaramanga, Colombia.

Abstract

Post-intubation subglottic stenosis is an uncommon but potentially serious complication. We present the case of a 39-year-old man with a history of hypertension and psoriasis who developed grade IV subglottic stenosis after prolonged intubation for a left basal ganglia hemorrhage. After laryngotracheal resection with end-to-end anastomosis, he experienced a recurrence refractory to endoscopic dilations. The patient underwent bronchoscopic dilation and placement of a silicone Dumon stent with external fixation using a percutaneous suture. The patient had no recurrence or complications after 18 months of follow-up.

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Vol. 18 No. 3 (2026): September

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Author Biographies

Dra. Daniela Lobo Moncada, Fundación Cardiovascular de Colombia, Medicina General, Bucaramanga, Colombia.

General physician, graduated from Universidad Industrial de Santander. She is currently working at Fundación Cardiovascular de Colombia in Bucaramanga, Colombia. She has participated in pulmonology research activities with MEDITA UIS group. Her areas of interest include pulmonology and respiratory medicine.

Dr. Diego Barreto Mejía, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Medicina Interna, Bogotá, Colombia.

Medical Intern at Pontificia Universdidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia. He is currently completing his intership year, with a special interest in pulmonology and interventional respiratory medicine. He actively participates in academic and clinical training activities, with projections toward professional development in pulmonology.

Dr. Jaime Alberto Barreto Menéndez, Hospital Universitario de Santander, Medicina Interna y Neumología, Bucaramanga, Colombia.

Specialist in Internal Medicine and Pulmonology, with training and experience in interventional bronchoscopy. He is currently working at Hospital Universitario de Santander in Bucaramanga, Colombia. His areas of interest include airway diseases and interventional pulmonary procedures.

How to Cite

Successful Management of Recurrent Post-Intubation Subglottic Stenosis after Surgical Resection: Endoscopic Dilation and Dumon Stent Placement with External Fixation. A Case Report. (2026). Respirar, 18(3). https://doi.org/10.55720/respirar.18.3.15

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