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Published in: Head & Face Medicine 1/2008

Open Access 01-12-2008 | Hypothesis

Epiglottis reshaping using CO2 laser: A minimally invasive technique and its potent applications

Authors: Constantinos Bourolias, Jiannis Hajiioannou, Emil Sobol, George Velegrakis, Emmanuel Helidonis

Published in: Head & Face Medicine | Issue 1/2008

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Abstract

Laryngomalacia (LRM), is the most common laryngeal abnormality of the newborn, caused by a long curled epiglottis, which prolapses posteriorly. Epiglottis prolapse during inspiration (acquired laryngomalacia) is an unusual cause of airway obstruction and a rare cause of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).
We present a minimally invasive technique where epiglottis on cadaveric larynx specimens was treated with CO2 laser. The cartilage reshaping effect induced by laser irradiation was capable of exposing the glottis opening widely. This technique could be used in selected cases of LRM and OSAS due to epiglottis prolapse as an alternative, less morbid approach.
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Metadata
Title
Epiglottis reshaping using CO2 laser: A minimally invasive technique and its potent applications
Authors
Constantinos Bourolias
Jiannis Hajiioannou
Emil Sobol
George Velegrakis
Emmanuel Helidonis
Publication date
01-12-2008
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Head & Face Medicine / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1746-160X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-160X-4-15

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