European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery
European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery
5 years ago

Pre-emptive glottic enlargement before laryngotracheal surgery in patients at high risk for postoperative bilateral vocal fold paralysis.

Walter Klepetko, Imme Roesner, Berit Schneider-Stickler, Thomas Schweiger, Konrad Hoetzenecker, Doris-Maria Denk-Linnert
Bilateral vocal fold paralysis (VFP) is a severe complication after laryngotracheal (LT) surgery. The reduced glottic opening leads to significant respiratory distress immediately after the operation and requires the placement of a tracheostomy in most cases. Patients with a pre-existing unilateral VFP or expected recurrent nerve resection are at the highest risk for glottic failure. These patients might benefit from a pre-emptive glottic enlargement before LT surgery.

Publisher URL: http://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezx511

DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezx511

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