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  • Title: Endoscopic correction of severe laryngomalacia.
    Author: Venkatakarthikeyan C, Thakar A, Lodha R.
    Journal: Indian J Pediatr; 2005 Feb; 72(2):165-8. PubMed ID: 15758541.
    Abstract:
    Tracheostomy for management of severe laryngomalacia is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Two cases are reported wherein the laryngeal abnormality was corrected by ary-epiglottic fold incision and CO2 laser supraglottoplasty. Stridor and respiratory obstruction were relieved and a long term tracheostomy avoided. Endoscopic correction of laryngomalacia offers significant benefits over conventional treatment with tracheostomy in terms of decreased morbidity and improved quality of life.
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