Aerocele, an unusual complication of anterior cricoid split

Since its introduction, the anterior cricoid split has proven to be a safe and effective procedure for the management of infants with acquired subglottic stenosis. In this article we report an unusual complication—an aerocele, which occurred on the 14th day following an anterior cricoid split on a 9-month-old child. The possible etiology and successful management of the aerocele are reviewed.