title: [Uplift of the larynx and advance of the part larynx in the management of the epiglottic dysfunction caused by neck trauma].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Foshan Second People's Hospital, Foshan 528000.
authors.forename: Fusen
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Qingsong
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Yu
mesh_terms: 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*