Abstract
A new operative technique for the treatment of floppy epiglottis is introduced in
this report. Though its diagnosis is not so difficult by close observations using
a flexible fiberscope, it is likely to be treated as an asthma attack or a paradoxical
vocal cord movement. In previous reports of upper airway obstruction caused by adult
floppy epiglottis: epiglottis prolapse during inspiration, the cause of this condition
has been divided broadly into two categories: idiopathic cases and secondary cases.
Partial or total epiglottectomy has been usually reported for the treatment of the
relief of airway obstruction caused by a floppy epiglottis. It is very difficult to
decide adequately how much volume of epiglottis to cut without postoperative sequelae.
A V-shaped partial epiglottidectomy is described for its treatment. This technique
is very easy, simple, and effective.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
January 19,
2007
Received:
January 20,
2006
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© 2007 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
