Surgical Management of Recurrent Tracheal Stenosis in the Setting of Riedel’s Thyroiditis

Sherna S. Sheth; Florencia A. Monge; Duncan A. Meiklejohn; Michael Spafford

doi:10.1177/00034894261431483

March 20, 2026Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology

Surgical Management of Recurrent Tracheal Stenosis in the Setting of Riedel’s Thyroiditis

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To evaluate surgical options for treating recurrent tracheal stenosis associated with Riedel's thyroiditis.
Observation of patients with recurrent tracheal stenosis due to Riedel's thyroiditis.
Assessment of surgical management strategies.
Consideration of slide tracheoplasty after endoscopic dilation failure.
Tracheal stenosis is noted as a rare complication of Riedel's thyroiditis.
Slide tracheoplasty is suggested as a possible intervention following unsuccessful endoscopic treatment.

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Observational study suggests surgical management may be effective for recurrent tracheal stenosis due to Riedel's thyroiditis.

Abstract

Tracheal stenosis is an extremely rare complication of RT. In patients with recurrent or severe tracheal stenosis secondary to RT, slide tracheoplasty may be considered after failure of endoscopic dilation.

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