Surgery for adult laryngeal papillomatosis

Recurrent laryngeal papillomatosis is a viral (human papillomavirus) disease that causes the growth of epithelial verrucous lesions. Patients with laryngeal papillomatosis undergo multiple surgeries due to the tendency of the lesions to reoccur and cause recurrent voice and breathing problems. The goal of the surgical treatment is to remove the lesions while protecting the delicate layered structure of the vocal folds in order to prevent scarring and permanent damage to the mucosa. This is a review of the currently performed operative procedures for treating recurrent adult laryngeal papillomatosis.
Source: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research