A New Procedure for the Treatment of Web in the Larynx: Report of a Case

A Small Absorbable Stent for Treatment of Anterior Glottic Web

“…7 Furthermore, the apex where web reformation begins can be thick and has limited movement. 8 Scar and web can distort the contour of the anterior commissure and effect voice adversely. One technique to prevent recurrence is incising the web along one side and allowing the free edge to hang on its base along the other side.…”

“…Interestingly, the principle of our technique is similar to that described by Samuel Iglauer in 1935, but his technique has not been cited in later textbooks and consequently has been forgotten. 8 The high prevalence of small web after numerous surgical attempts at repair highlights the need for a new method of management. The newly invented procedure is minimally invasive and may produce a better outcome and fewer complications, although more experience is needed to assess its efficacy.…”

Simple keel fixation technique for endoscopic repair of anterior glottic stenosis

“…7 Haslinger and Iglauer described endoscopic methods of inserting keels made from a silver plate and a spring ring from a watch chain, respectively. The search for less invasive surgical methods of keel placement, which reduced post-operative morbidity and recovery time, was pioneered by Haslinger 6 and Iglauer.…”

“…The search for less invasive surgical methods of keel placement, which reduced post-operative morbidity and recovery time, was pioneered by Haslinger 6 and Iglauer. 7 Haslinger and Iglauer described endoscopic methods of inserting keels made from a silver plate and a spring ring from a watch chain, respectively. Subsequently, others have modified the method of placing keels via an endoscopic approach.…”

Laryngeal Seton

“…The advantages of this method are several: (1) minimal operative laryn¬ geal trauma; (2) precise positioning of the seton which forms the future an¬ terior commissure; (3) avoidance of tracheotomy; (4) minimal patient dis¬ comfort postoperatively; and (5) per¬ manent ablation of a laryngeal web.…”