Aryepiglottoplasty for Severe Laryngomalacia

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Phonosurgery & Laryngology

Author
1. Akanksha Saxena
2. Madhumita Kumar
3. Bini Faizal
ISSN
2230-7508
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10023-1070
Volume
4
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2014
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of ENT, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences Kochi, Kerala, India
    1. Department of ENT, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences Kochi, Kerala, India
    1. Department of ENT, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences Kochi, Kerala, India
  • Article keywords

    Abstract

    Objectives

    To evaluate the outcome of aryepiglottoplasty (Cold steel method) in cases of severe laryngomalacia.

    Methods

    Retrospective. Review of medical records of 8 cases treated in Department of ENT, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences from 2006 to 2011.

    Results

    Seven out of eight children had a favorable outcome.

    Conclusion

    Aryepiglottoplasty (Cold steel method) is an efficient, simple and low cost method for treating severe cases of laryngomalacia.

    How to cite this article

    Saxena A, Kumar M, Faizal B. Aryepiglottoplasty for Severe Laryngomalacia. Int J Phonosurg Laryngol 2014;4(1):10-12.

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