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Endoscopic correction of severe laryngomalacia.

Abstract
Tracheostomy for management of severe laryngomalacia is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Two cases are reported wherein the laryngeal abnormality was corrected by ary-epiglottic fold incision and CO2 laser supraglottoplasty. Stridor and respiratory obstruction were relieved and a long term tracheostomy avoided. Endoscopic correction of laryngomalacia offers significant benefits over conventional treatment with tracheostomy in terms of decreased morbidity and improved quality of life.
AuthorsC Venkatakarthikeyan, Alok Thakar, Rakesh Lodha
JournalIndian journal of pediatrics (Indian J Pediatr) Vol. 72 Issue 2 Pg. 165-8 (Feb 2005) ISSN: 0973-7693 [Electronic] India
PMID15758541 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Airway Obstruction (diagnosis, surgery)
  • Arytenoid Cartilage (surgery)
  • Child, Preschool
  • Epiglottis (surgery)
  • Female
  • Glottis (surgery)
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Laryngeal Diseases (complications, diagnosis, surgery)
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Male
  • Respiratory Sounds (etiology)

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