Anterior cricoid split procedure with transposition of cricoid cartilage segment

In order to improve the outcome and to reduce the post-operative care burden following the anterior cricoid split procedure, we modified the procedure to involve splitting only the cricoid cartilage, not the mucosa deep to the cartilage. In addition, we transposed the cricoid cartilage segment after...

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 2009-09, Vol.123 (9), p.1045-1048
Main Authors: Cho, J K, Ko, M H, Ryu, J, Jeong, H-S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Cricoid Cartilage
Cricoid Cartilage - surgery
Humans
Infant
Laryngoscopy
Laryngostenosis - diagnosis
Laryngostenosis - surgery
Larynx
Male
Medical sciences
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Respiratory Sounds - etiology
Subglottic Stenosis
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:In order to improve the outcome and to reduce the post-operative care burden following the anterior cricoid split procedure, we modified the procedure to involve splitting only the cricoid cartilage, not the mucosa deep to the cartilage. In addition, we transposed the cricoid cartilage segment after division of the cricoid ring in the midline. We present the use of our modification in a 19-month-old boy with early-stage subglottic stenosis. The technique was performed in one surgical field, and the graft material obtained had the same thickness as the cricoid cartilage. Because there was no intraluminal break, this procedure allowed the patient to avoid the complications of prolonged stenting, and resulted in more rapid extubation. The anterior cricoid split procedure with transposition of the cricoid cartilage segment may be a useful treatment option for early-stage subglottic stenosis, with improved outcomes and a reduced post-operative care burden.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S0022215109004940