Endoscopic findings and management of children admitted
| Age (months) | Findings at endoscopy | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | Mild oedema of arytenoids | Managed conservatively with steroids and antibiotics |
| 2 | 10 | Ulceration of supraglottis, proximal oesophagus and gastro-oesophageal junction | Intubated and given steroids and antibiotics. Extubated day 2 |
| 3 | 18 | Oedema and ulceration of the glottis and supraglottis Repeat endoscopy day 7 showed webbing of the anterior commissure, reducing the laryngeal inlet by 50% and soft subglottic stenosis narrowing to pinhole | Attempted balloon dilatation of subglottic stenosis day 7—unsuccessful. Cricotracheal split then performed. Extubated 7 days later with no residual stenosis on endoscopy at 2 months |
| 4 | 17 | Mild oedema of supraglottis | Intubated and given steroids and antibiotics. Extubated day 5 |
| 5 | 16 | Subglottic oedema | Intubated and given steroids and antibiotics. Extubated day 7 |