Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery

Vol. 5 No. 3 (2019)

Changes in the Quality of Life of Our Neonatal Patients Born with Severe Laryngomalacia and Treated with Endoscopic UDP Laser Supraglottoplasty

Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery, Vol. 5 No. 3 (2019), 23 March 2020 , Page 1-4
https://doi.org/10.22037/orlfps.v5i3.29826

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

How to Cite

Alim Marvasti, G. H., Sztano, B., Bach, A., Tobias, Z., & Rovo, L. (2020). Changes in the Quality of Life of Our Neonatal Patients Born with Severe Laryngomalacia and Treated with Endoscopic UDP Laser Supraglottoplasty. Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery, 5(3), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.22037/orlfps.v5i3.29826

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