Pediatric Airway Balloon Dilation: Urge for Safety Redesign

Authors

James A. Leonard, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Daniel L. Blumenthal, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Earl H. Harley, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Rahul K. Shah, Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

10-27-2023

Journal

Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

DOI

10.1002/ohn.569

Keywords

airway stenosis; balloon dilation; pediatric

Abstract

Airway balloons are widely used by otolaryngologists to treat laryngotracheal stenosis. We review an adverse event and interventions that may prevent similar occurrences. There are no other reports of similar incidents in the Food and Drug Administration Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience. We implore Acclarent to redesign their airway balloon device to prevent accidental airway irrigation.

APA Citation

Leonard, James A.; Blumenthal, Daniel L.; Harley, Earl H.; and Shah, Rahul K., "Pediatric Airway Balloon Dilation: Urge for Safety Redesign" (2023). GW Authored Works. Paper 3547.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/3547

Department

Surgery