Evaluation of the Pediatric Larynx

Apr 26, 2020 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Evaluation of the Pediatric Larynx

Fig. 14.1 Flexible fiber-optic pediatric endoscope Fig. 14.2 Flexible distal chip pediatric endoscope Another consideration in preparation for laryngoscopy is the use of an intranasal anesthetic and/or decongestant. Using a…

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After Laryngotracheal Reconstruction

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Fig. 40.1 Supraglottic collapse as noted during a microlaryngoscopy (a arytenoids, p pyriform sinus) Posterior Glottic Diastasis Posterior glottic diastasis is suspected in patients with a history of airway expansion…

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Web

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Classification Percentage of glottis Characteristics Breathing Voice Treatment Type I <35% TVF easily seen in web Clear, unobstructed Slight hoarseness Often not required; dilation or excision via various techniques may…

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Respiratory Papillomatosis

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Fig. 31.1 Intraoperative view of endolaryngeal papilloma after exposure with the Lindholm laryngoscope Fig. 31.2 Intraoperative photos of patient who presented with airway distress and was found to have severe…

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Fistula

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Fig. 38.1 Types of esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula based on the Gross classification. (Reprinted with permission from Singh et al. [3]) Pathophysiology For the congenital variant of TE fistula, an incomplete…

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Esophagitis

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Fig. 37.1 Esophageal linear furrowing (white arrowhead) EoE in children is often associated with atopic disease. Approximately 33–67% present with asthma, 30–90% have allergic rhinitis, and 20–60% have atopic dermatitis…

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Dysmotility

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Disorder Criteria Achalasia and esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction Type I achalasia (classic) Elevated median IRP (>15 mmHg) 100% failed peristalsis DCI <100 mmHg Type II achalasia (with esophageal compression) Elevated median IRP…

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Mass Lesions

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Fig. 22.1 Appearance of benign mass lesions is varied within and across pathology types. Top row: normal; symmetric nodules; right sessile polyp; right sessile polyp with left reactive nodule. Middle…

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Fold Mobility Impairment

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Fig. 25.1 Diagram depicting insertion of an injection needle immediately anterior-lateral to the vocal process. (From Potsic, Cotton, Handler and Zur, Surgical Pediatric Otolaryngology. 2nd edition. Thieme, 2016, with permission)…

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