Introduction
The subglottic region begins just below the vocal folds and extends to the lower border of the cricoid cartilage. In infants and young children, it is the narrowest section of the airway. The etiology of subglottic stenosis is congenital or acquired, with the latter encountered far more frequently. The most common cause of acquired subglottic stenosis is trauma, which can be internal (prolonged endotracheal intubation, tracheostomy, flame burn injury) or external (blunt or penetrating neck trauma).1,2 Acquired subglottic stenosis in a child can be a life-threatening situation requiring immediate airway management. It is rare for severe subglottic stenosis to be caused by an unexpected foreign body after airway securement following an external traumatic event in a child.