Prognostic factors associated with morbidity and mortality after surgery for postintubation tracheal stenosis

Abstract

Background: In this study, we reviewed the treatment, follow-up, and prognostic factors associated with complications in patients who underwent tracheal resection due to postintubation tracheal stenosis (PETS), in light of the literature. Materials and Methods: Twenty-five patients who were operated for PETS between June 2012 and June 2017 were retrospectively evaluated. The patients’ postoperative complications and prognostic factors affecting mortality were examined. Results: There was 11 female (44%) and 14 male (56%) patients. Eight patients (32%) had comorbidities. The mean prolonged intubation time was 47.4 ± 55.0 minutes. Eight patients (32%) developed postoperative morbidity. The main prognostic factors associated with morbidity were the length of the stenotic area and the presence of endocrine and respiratory comorbidities (p