Journal article
Neonatal Lateral Epiglottic Defects
Annals of otology, rhinology & laryngology, Vol.130(3), pp.311-313
03/01/2021
DOI: 10.1177/0003489420948546
PMID: 32772542
Abstract
Introduction: Multiple congenital abnormalities of the epiglottis have been reported and iatrogenic injuries to the larynx and subglottis are well known. We present a new pattern of defect not previously reported in the literature. Methods: Epiglottic abnormalities at two institutions are reviewed. Cases of defects involving the lateral aspect of the epiglottis and aryepiglottic fold are identified. A literature review of known epiglottic defects is performed. Results: Two children possessing lateral notch injuries at the aryepiglottic attachment to the epiglottis are described. Both children have a history of multiple laryngeal instrumentation attempts and prolonged intubation. Both have swallowing difficulties and are gastrostomy dependent. Congenital epiglottic defects include aplasia and midline bifidity, however, no lateral congenital epiglottic defects have been reported. Conclusion: Epiglottic defects, while rare, should be part of the differential for children with aspiration and feeding difficulties. A new pattern of defect is described and iatrogenic etiology proposed.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Neonatal Lateral Epiglottic Defects
- Creators
- Joseph D Peterson - University of IowaVinay Goyal - Henry Ford Health SystemMichael D Puricelli - University of IowaAaron Thatcher - University of Michigan–Ann ArborRichard J Smith - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Annals of otology, rhinology & laryngology, Vol.130(3), pp.311-313
- Publisher
- Sage
- DOI
- 10.1177/0003489420948546
- PMID
- 32772542
- ISSN
- 0003-4894
- eISSN
- 1943-572X
- Number of pages
- 3
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 03/01/2021
- Academic Unit
- Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering; Molecular Physiology and Biophysics; Anatomy and Cell Biology; Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Iowa Neuroscience Institute; Otolaryngology; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984256843402771
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