Simple keel fixation technique for endoscopic repair of anterior glottic stenosis

J Laryngol Otol. 2006 Apr;120(4):322-4. doi: 10.1017/S0022215106000247.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cicatrix / surgery*
  • Constriction, Pathologic / surgery
  • Female
  • Glottis / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Diseases / surgery*
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Prostheses and Implants
  • Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Reoperation
  • Suture Techniques