Table 2 CT characteristics of stenosed tracheal segment in relation to initial treatment categories
From: Nonmalignant tracheal stenosis: presentation, management and outcome in limited resources setting
Initial treatment category | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Bronchoscopic dilation | Surgery | Tracheostomy | |
Mean internal diameter in mm | 6.73 ± 1.65 | 5.1 ± 1.95 | 4.44 ± 2.45 |
Mean length in mm | 14.05 ± 8.03 | 18.61 ± 7.23 | 17.56 ± 9.55 |
Grade 4 or grade 5 stenosis | 15% | 64.5% | 66.6% |