[Uplift of the larynx and advance of the part larynx in the management of the epiglottic dysfunction caused by neck trauma].
OBJECTIVE
To study the surgical management of epiglottic dysfunction caused by neck trauma.


METHODS
3 patients underwent operation as To lift the larynx 0.5-0.8 mm and advance the upper part of the larynx 0.6-0.8 mm.


RESULTS
No aspiration occurred after operation in 0.5-2 years.


CONCLUSIONS
This treatment may be considerable for the patients with the epiglottic dysfunction.
Wang
Fusen
F
Department of Otolaryngology, Foshan Second People's Hospital, Foshan 528000.
Yu
Qingsong
Q
D000328:Adult; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004825:Epiglottis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007830:Larynx / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000150:complications*