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.
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Authors | C Venkatakarthikeyan, Alok Thakar, Rakesh Lodha |
Journal | Indian journal of pediatrics
(Indian J Pediatr)
Vol. 72
Issue 2
Pg. 165-8
(Feb 2005)
ISSN: 0973-7693 [Electronic] India |
PMID | 15758541
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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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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