Complications in Microsuspension Laryngoscopy

현수 후두미세수술과 관련된 합병증

  • Son, Hee-Young (Department of Otolaryngology, Thyroid/Head & Neck Cancer Center of the Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences (DIRAMS)) ;
  • Woo, Seung-Hoon (Department of Otolaryngology, Medical School, Health Institute, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Kim, Jin-Pyeong (Department of Otolaryngology, Medical School, Health Institute, Gyeongsang National University)
  • 손희영 (동남권원자력의학원 갑상선/두경부암센터) ;
  • 우승훈 (경상대학교 건강과학연구원, 의학전문대학원 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 김진평 (경상대학교 건강과학연구원, 의학전문대학원 이비인후과학교실)
  • Received : 2011.06.02
  • Published : 2011.06.25

Abstract

Laryngomicrosurgery is common procedure applying to benign laryngeal lesion. Suspension of the laryngoscope is a vital component of Laryngomicrosurgery. Suspension laryngoscopy allows for bimanual surgery and a stable operating platform. Little information is known about oropharyngeal & vocal fold complications of suspension laryngoscopy. Because laryngomicrosurgery is dependent upon suspension laryngoscopy, surgeons should fully understand the risks of suspension laryngoscopy to properly educate and care for patients undergoing suspension laryngoscopy. That is problem to allow otolaryngologist is embarrassing, for voice restoration surgery are not satisfied with the results. The authors reviewed mechanical and phonological complications after laryngomicrosurgery.

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