Laser Supraglottoplasty

Laryngomalacia is usually a benign condition that improves on its own in most cases. A small percentage of patients develop severe symptoms and require surgical intervention with supraglottoplasty either hot (laser) or cold to improve the symptoms. Severe laryngomalacia may result in failure to thrive, sleep apnea, stridor, respiratory distress, and in specific cases may require surgical intervention.
Source: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research