Coagulation of the lateral surface of aryepiglottic folds as an alternative to aryepiglottic fold release in management of type 2 laryngomalacia

Endoscopic supraglottoplasty is the procedure of choice in treatment of laryngomalacia with CO2 laser and cold steel being the most common instruments used with excellent results. However, bleeding, supraglottic stenosis and aspiration may occur leading to serious complications. Using coblation in management of laryngomalacia was found to be beneficial. Therefore, we conducted this study to evaluate the outcome of supraglottoplasty done by coagulation using coblation of the lateral surface of aryepiglottic folds as an alternative technique to aryepiglottic fold release in management of type 2 laryngomalacia.

Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - October 29, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Noha Ahmed El-Kholy, Menna Ibrahim Hashish, Ahmed Abdel-Fattah ElSobki Source Type: research