[Subtotal arytenoidectomy and posterior cordectomy with CO2 laser in the treatment of bilateral larynx immobility in adduction]

An Otorrinolaringol Ibero Am. 2001;28(4):341-9.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

This article deals with a retrospective study with 10 patients enduring laryngeal immobility in adduction and treated with CO2 laser. Presurgical assessment, surgical procedure, the causative etiology and end results are contemplated. Comparison with other procedures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Arytenoid Cartilage / physiopathology
  • Arytenoid Cartilage / surgery*
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Diseases / physiopathology
  • Laryngeal Diseases / surgery*
  • Laryngeal Muscles / physiopathology
  • Laryngeal Muscles / surgery*
  • Laser Therapy / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Vocal Cords / physiopathology
  • Vocal Cords / surgery*

Substances

  • Carbon Dioxide