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Adult floppy epiglottis: a simple surgical remedy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

P. G. Harries  and
C. J. Randall
P. G. Harries*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK.
C. J. Randall
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK.
*
Mr Philip G. Harries, F.R.C.S., ENT Registrar, 59 Collins Lane, Hursley, Winchester SO21 2JX.
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Abstract

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Epiglottis prolapse during inspiration is an unusual cause of upper airway obstruction. We present a case of a previously fit. 73-year-old, male with upper airway obstruction secondary to a floppy epiglottis. We describe a simple method of treatment without the need for partial or total excision of the epiglottis or trecheostomy.

Keywords

Epiglottissurgery
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 109 , Issue 9 , September 1995 , pp. 871 - 872
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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