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Slide tracheoplasty has emerged as an alternative reconstructive technique that enlarges airway caliber while preserving tracheal length and vascularity, yet direct comparative evidence in acquired stenosis is limited.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To compare the clinical, surgical, and functional outcomes of slide tracheoplasty versus tracheal resection with end-to-end anastomosis in patients with acquired laryngotracheal stenosis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this prospective pilot randomized controlled trial, 30 patients with grade II\u2013IV acquired tracheal stenosis were allocated 1:1 to slide tracheoplasty (n\u2009=\u200915) or tracheal resection with end-to-end anastomosis (n\u2009=\u200915). Randomization was performed using a computer-generated sequence with variable block sizes, and baseline characteristics were assessed for group comparability. The primary outcome was surgery-specific success, defined as successful decannulation without need for revision open surgery within 6 months. Secondary outcomes included operative time, decannulation time, complications, restenosis, postoperative interventions, hospital stay, dyspnea (MRC scale), voice quality (VHI-10), and swallowing function (GUSS, PAS). Analyses followed the intention-to-treat principle.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 30 patients were randomized and completed follow-up. Baseline characteristics were comparable between groups. Surgery-specific success was high in both arms (slide 93.3% vs resection 86.7%; RR 1.08, 95% CI 0.85\u20131.37; p\u2009&gt;\u20090.99). Slide tracheoplasty required longer operative time (152.3\u2009\u00b1\u200915.7 vs 134.0\u2009\u00b1\u200917.5 min; p\u2009=\u20090.005) but resulted in earlier decannulation (12.3\u2009\u00b1\u20093.2 vs 16.3\u2009\u00b1\u20095.0 days; p\u2009=\u20090.013) and fewer postoperative balloon dilatations (13.3% vs 40%). Hospital stay and overall complication rates were similar. Both procedures significantly improved dyspnea and voice outcomes; however, postoperative MRC and VHI-10 scores favored slide tracheoplasty (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.05). Early postoperative swallowing impairment occurred more frequently after resection, with full recovery in both groups by one month. No mortality occurred.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this pilot randomized controlled trial, both slide tracheoplasty and tracheal resection with end-to-end anastomosis were associated with high success rates and acceptable safety profiles in acquired laryngotracheal stenosis. Slide tracheoplasty demonstrated comparable success and was associated with earlier decannulation and a trend toward improved short-term functional recovery; however, findings should be interpreted cautiously given the exploratory nature of the study. 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