Carbon Dioxide Laser Serial Microtrapdoor Flap Excision of Subglottic Stenosis

Jay A. Werkhaven; Donald T. Weed; Robert H. Ossoff

doi:10.1001/archotol.1993.01880180096018

Carbon Dioxide Laser Serial Microtrapdoor Flap Excision of Subglottic Stenosis

Jay A. Werkhaven, Donald T. Weed, Robert H. Ossoff

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Abstract

The recent development of microspot micromanipulators for the carbon dioxide laser with 250-μm spot sizes has greatly facilitated the extension of endolaryngeal procedures to children and neonates. It is possible to accurately develop microtrapdoor flaps within the limited exposures in the pediatric subglottis. We have used serial microtrapdoor flaps in the excision of subglottic scar tissue in eight children. In five children, the stenosis was improved with relief of stridor. In three children, the flaps were used as an adjunct to laryngotracheoplasty. The surgical techniques of this procedure are detailed in this report.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	676-679
Number of pages	4
Journal	Archives of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery
Volume	119
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1993.01880180096018
State	Published - Jun 1993
Externally published	Yes

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Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology

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