Breathing For Two: Anesthetic Management of Severe Subglottic Stenosis in Pregnancy

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Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-11-2025

Abstract

We present a 30-year old female, G2P1 at 24 weeks gestation, with a past medical history significant for subglottic stenosis during pregnancy. She experienced dyspnea with exertion during her first pregnancy and required balloon dilation to correct > 55% laryngeal stenosis. Similar symptoms returned during her second pregnancy and she was scheduled for suspension microlaryngoscopy with laser-assisted removal, balloon dilation, and jet ventilation. This case presented unique challenges due to airway pathology, maternal-fetal physiology, and ventilation strategies to minimize risks to mother and fetus. This case will discuss anesthesia considerations for non-obstetric surgery, obstetric airway management and jet ventilation.

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American Society of Anesthesiologists Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, October 10-14, 2025, San Antonio, TX

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