Supraglottoplasty in Children with OSA

Supraglottoplasty involves the reshaping or removal of obstructive tissue from the upper larynx. This procedure is commonly done for patients with laryngomalacia when the airway obstruction from laryngeal collapse is significant enough to cause obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Supraglottoplasty may involve the epiglottis, the aryepiglottic folds and the post-glottis and can be done using cold steel, CO2 laser or coblation. Supraglottoplasty is considered an effective treatment for OSA in some children.

Source: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - September 18, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Francesca C. Viola, Jyoti Sharma, Chloe Cottone, Michele Carr Source Type: research