METHODS: Prospective study involving patients undergoing endoscopic EAPCS for symptomatic BVCPAd. The primary outcomes were tracheostomy avoidance and resolution of airway symptoms.
RESULTS: Three patients underwent EAPCS between January 2016 and December 2016. All patients stayed at least 7 days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) intubated. All patients presented complete resolution of their symptoms due to airway obstruction, without the need for tracheostomy.
CONCLUSIONS: EAPCS is a novel and effective alternative to treat BVCPAd in patients under 1 year old. Our study is an initial experience; more cases are required to identify the real impact and benefits of this technique and to determine the proper selection of patients.