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Vocal fold tissue can be preserved during surgery by raising a micro-flap, removing the cyst, then laying the flap back down. [15] This is intended to lead to minimal scarring and improved voice function. [15] However, if any epithelium from the cyst sac is left behind during surgery, the cyst may regrow. [8]
Hoarseness is the most common presenting symptom, while pain, stridor or laryngeal obstruction are unusual complaints. [5] They may cause significant respiratory obstruction leading to dyspnoea or respiratory distress [3] and even cyanosis, and jugular and epigastric retractions. [1]
While the patient is subdued under general anesthesia, long thin scissors and scalpels or CO 2 surgical lasers might be used to remove the nodules. [20] Microsutures are sometimes used to close the incision. [20] Vocal rest for a period of 4 to 14 days is recommended post surgery to facilitate healing. [2]
This can sometimes be done with orbital exenteration (removal of the eye and the orbital contents surrounding the eye) or by enucleation (removal of the eyeball). Meniscectomy surgical removal of all or part of a torn meniscus, which is a common knee joint injury. Partial meniscectomy is preferred by surgeons over total meniscectomy.
Nasopharyngeal cyst refers to cystic swelling arising from midline and lateral wall of the nasopharynx. The commonest cyst arising from lateral wall is the nasopharyngeal branchial cyst, whereas the mucus retention cysts are the commonest to arise from the midline. [1] Sometimes nasopharyngeal cyst may directly refer to Tornwaldt cyst. [2]
Laryngectomy is the removal of the larynx.In a total laryngectomy, the entire larynx is removed (including the vocal folds, hyoid bone, epiglottis, thyroid and cricoid cartilage and a few tracheal cartilage rings) with the separation of the airway from the mouth, nose and esophagus. [1]
Tennis legend Serena Williams says she recently underwent surgery to remove a branchial cyst “the size of a grapefruit” from her neck.
After removal of the larynx and creation of the tracheostoma, the puncture is made through the back wall of the trachea into the front wall of the esophagus. The main advantages of a primary puncture are: 1) that a second surgery to create the puncture is avoided (including the related costs and risks) and: 2) that the patient will be able to ...