Treating Pediatric Anterior Glottic Web: Single-Center Experience of 20 Patients with Comparison among Techniques.

Treating Pediatric Anterior Glottic Web: Single-Center Experience of 20 Patients with Comparison among Techniques.

Clin Otolaryngol. 2016 Sep 8;

Authors: Alkan U, Nachalon Y, Vaisbuch Y, Katz O, Hamzany Y, Stern Y

Abstract
All currently used web-repair techniques are safe and effective. Simple division of the web with application of mitomycin C yields poor results. Of the 4 techniques tested, keel placement offers the best long-term outcome. All children with congenital anterior glottic web should be evaluated for 22q11.2DS. Postoperative follow-up of at least one year is advised This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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