Endosupralayngeal laser resection of a symptomatic anatomical laryngeal variant: A minimally-invasive technique for a newly-recognised condition

Summary A variant of thyroid cartilage anatomy has recently been described as a cause of significant pharyngeal and laryngeal symptoms. After clinical recognition, spiral CT imaging confirms the anatomical relationships and a minimally-invasive technique is offered to allow surgical removal of the v...

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Published in:Minimally invasive therapy and allied technologies 2000, Vol.9 (3-4), p.231-234
Main Authors: Whittet, H. B., Browning, S.T., Williams, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
anatomical variant
endopharyngeal
Humans
Larynx - abnormalities
Larynx - pathology
Larynx - surgery
laser
Laser Therapy - instrumentation
Laser Therapy - methods
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures - instrumentation
Pharynx - abnormalities
Pharynx - pathology
Pharynx - surgery
superior cornu
Thyroid Cartilage - abnormalities
Thyroid Cartilage - pathology
Thyroid Cartilage - surgery
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Summary:Summary A variant of thyroid cartilage anatomy has recently been described as a cause of significant pharyngeal and laryngeal symptoms. After clinical recognition, spiral CT imaging confirms the anatomical relationships and a minimally-invasive technique is offered to allow surgical removal of the variant. The authors describe the surgical technique that was developed to avoid the need for an alternative, more conventional, external approach, and the instruments found to be particularly suitable for providing appropriate access to the supralaryngeal region.
ISSN:1364-5706
1365-2931
DOI:10.1080/13645700009169653