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Simple keel fixation technique for endoscopic repair of anterior glottic stenosis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2006

S H Liyanage
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Northwick Park and St Mark's Hospitals, Harrow, UK
S Khemani
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Northwick Park and St Mark's Hospitals, Harrow, UK
S Lloyd
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Northwick Park and St Mark's Hospitals, Harrow, UK
R Farrell
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Northwick Park and St Mark's Hospitals, Harrow, UK

Abstract

The use of keels in the treatment of anterior glottic stenosis is well established. A variety of methods for keel fixation have previously been documented. We describe a simple technique of securing a Silastic keel, placed endoscopically, with a simple percutaneous suture, after laser vaporization of an anterior commissure web.

Type
Short Communication
Copyright
2006 JLO (1984) Limited

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