Cricoarytenoid joint mobilization with mucosal flap reconstruction for posterior glottic stenosis

Posterior glottic stenosis (PGS) is usually caused by long-term intubation and can be very challenging to manage in particular if both cricoarytenoid joints (CAJ) are involved. Most surgical approaches are limited to enlarging the airway by resecting portions of the posterior commissure and glottis compromising on both, voice and respiratory function.In the following, we describe an endoscopic technique that can restore arytenoid mobility in a selected group of patients suffering from high-grade PGS.
Source: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research