Introduction
The subglottic region begins just below the vocal folds and extends to
the lower border of the cricoid cartilage. In infants and young
children, it is the narrowest section of the airway. The etiology of
subglottic stenosis is congenital or acquired, with the latter
encountered far more frequently. The most common cause of acquired
subglottic stenosis is trauma, which can be internal (prolonged
endotracheal intubation, tracheostomy, flame burn injury) or external
(blunt or penetrating neck trauma).1,2 Acquired
subglottic stenosis in a child can be a life-threatening situation
requiring immediate airway management. It is rare for severe subglottic
stenosis to be caused by an unexpected foreign body after airway
securement following an external traumatic event in a child.