Subglottic Stenosis: Development of a Clinically Relevant Endoscopic Animal Model

Objective Develop a clinically relevant and reproducible endoscopic animal model for subglottic stenosis amenable to testing of minimally invasive therapeutic modalities. Study Design Cohort study. Setting Division of Laboratory Animals Research, University of Pittsburgh. Subjects and Methods Subglo...

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Published in:Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery 2020-06, Vol.162 (6), p.905-913
Main Authors: Mady, Leila J., Criado, Matthew, Park, James, Baddour, Khalil, Aral, Ali Mubin, Roy, Abhijit, Rigatti, Lora Heather, Kumta, Prashant N., Chi, David H.
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Language:English
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animal model
endoscopic
minimally invasive
pediatric
rabbit
subglottic stenosis
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Summary:Objective Develop a clinically relevant and reproducible endoscopic animal model for subglottic stenosis amenable to testing of minimally invasive therapeutic modalities. Study Design Cohort study. Setting Division of Laboratory Animals Research, University of Pittsburgh. Subjects and Methods Subglottic stenosis was induced endoscopically via microsuspension laryngoscopy in 26 New Zealand white rabbits. A trimmed polypropylene brush connected to a novel electronic stenosis induction apparatus was used to create circumferential trauma to the subglottis. By using open source image analysis software, the cross-sectional areas of the stenotic and native airways were compared to calculate the percentage of stenosis and the Myer-Cotton classification grade. Results Of the 26 rabbits, 24 (92%) exhibited stenosis after the first attempt. The mean percentage of airway stenosis was 57% (range, 34%-85%; SD, 15%). Five rabbits (19.2%) died on the day of stenosis induction from procedural complications. Of the 21 rabbits, 2 demonstrated no stenosis 7 days after initial injury and so underwent reinduction of airway injury, upon which they developed stenosis. Overall, 14 of the 21 rabbits (67%) exhibited moderate to severe stenosis (grade 2 or 3). Conclusion The stenosis induction apparatus reliably induced stenosis with a low mortality rate as compared with that of other methods in the literature. The device could be improved to generate a predetermined potentially reproducible grade of stenosis as desired by the operator. This method sets the stage for a clinically relevant and reproducible subglottic stenosis disease model that is amenable to testing of minimally invasive treatment modalities.
ISSN:0194-5998
1097-6817
DOI:10.1177/0194599820921404