Premature babies are prone to airway-related complications. Selective intubation for the management of pulmonary interstitial emphysema may cause acquired bronchial stenosis. Balloon dilatation under fluoroscopy is a safe minimal invasive and successful intervention for acquired bronchial stenosis. Follow-up bronchoscopy is needed due to risk of restenosis.
Keywords: balloon dilatation; bronchial stenosis; pulmonary interstitial emphysema; selective intubation; subglottic stenosis.