Swallowing outcomes after pediatric epiglottopexy

ConclusionIn our case series epiglottopexy with lingual tonsillectomy is a safe and effective technique, which improves sleep apnea in pediatric patients. It does not affect the swallowing mechanism, and the epiglottis still retains the laryngeal protective role.
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research