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Arytenoidectomy and posterior cordectomy for bilateral abductor paralysis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Mohamed El Chazly
Affiliation:
Cairo, Egypt
Mohamed Rifai*
Affiliation:
Cairo, Egypt
Ashraf Abou El Ezz
Affiliation:
Cairo, Egypt
*
Dr Mohamed Rifai, 8 Hoda Sharawi Street, Bab-El-Louk 11111, Cairo, Egypt.

Abstract

Twelve patients with bilateral fixed vocal cords seeking decannulation of their tracheostomies were subjected to endoscopic correction of the compromised airway. They all had arytenoidectomy associated with posterior cordectomy whether as a primary or secondary stage procedure. Decannulation was achieved in all patients using the technique described.

Type
Main Articles
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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