Title of article :
Changes in the Quality of Life of Our Neonatal Patients Born with Severe Laryngomalacia and Treated with Endoscopic UDP Laser Supraglottoplasty
Author/Authors :
Alim Marvasti, Gholam Hossein Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - University of Szeged - Hungary , Sztano, Balazs Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - University of Szeged - Hungary , Bach, Adam Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - University of Szeged - Hungary , Tobias, Zoltan Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - University of Szeged - Hungary , Rovo, Laszlo Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - University of Szeged - Hungary
Abstract :
Background: Laryngomalacia is one of the most common causes of neonatal dyspnea and inspiratory stridor. In 20% of the cases laryngomalacia in newborns may lead to respiratory failure, feeding difficulties and failure to thrive. The aim of this study was to assess the changes in the quality of life of the patients with laryngomalacia in the first year following ultra-dream pulse laser supraglottoplasty.
Case presentation: the assessment relevant parameters of 6 newborn patients with laryngomalacia (4:2 male:female, average age at the time of operation 12,5 days) who underwent ultra-pulse laser supraglottoplasty.
Conclusion: Ultra-dream pulse laser supraglottoplasty for laryngomalacia is a safe and effective surgical modality, even if it is performed in the neonatal age.
Keywords :
Laryngomalacia , Ultra-dream pulse laser (UDP) supraglottoplasty , Neonatal dyspnea and inspiratory stridor
Journal title :
Otorhinolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery
