The successful management of congenital laryngeal web with endoscopic lysis and topical mitomycin-C

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2004 Feb;68(2):231-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2003.09.018.

Abstract

Laryngeal web is a rare congenital anomaly. The primary goals of management for congenital laryngeal web are to provide a patent airway and to achieve a good voice quality. However, vocal cords have a tendency for fibrosis and granulation tissue formation after surgical interventions. Traditionally, the treatment of choice for laryngeal web is laryngofissure and placement of a stent or keel. This report presents the successful management of a congenital laryngeal web in a 10-month-old boy with endoscopic lysis and topical mitomycin-C application.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Airway Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Airway Obstruction / etiology
  • Airway Obstruction / surgery*
  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Laryngoscopy* / methods
  • Larynx / abnormalities*
  • Larynx / surgery*
  • Male
  • Mitomycin / therapeutic use*
  • Respiratory System Abnormalities / complications
  • Respiratory System Abnormalities / drug therapy
  • Respiratory System Abnormalities / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic
  • Mitomycin