2006
DOI: 10.1080/00016480500395203
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Application of mitomycin C after endoscopic lysis of congenital laryngeal web combined with epiglottic hypoplasia in a middle-aged man

Abstract: Laryngeal webs and epiglottic hypoplasias are uncommon congenital anomalies. Anterior glottic web combined with epiglottic hypoplasia was found in a middle-aged man presenting with hoarseness and dyspnea on exertion. This can be considered as a unique isolated defect of the larynx during early fetal development. The laryngeal web can be successfully treated in a single stage with endoscopic lysis and topical application of mitomycin C for prevention of anterior glottic restenosis. This case and prior reports s… Show more

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“…5 It has subsequently been used topically after the division of anterior glottic webs, with varying success. 6,7…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…5 It has subsequently been used topically after the division of anterior glottic webs, with varying success. 6,7…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…One year later, Roh 47 successfully treated a middle-aged man presenting with hoarseness and dyspnea on exertion who had anterior glottic web combined with epiglottic hypoplasia. The web was treated in a single stage with endoscopic lysis and topical application of MMC.…”
Section: Intralaryngeal Mucosal Flap or Graftmentioning
confidence: 99%