Subglottic hemangioma as the cause of laryngostenosis in young children

In 1985 to 1996 we observed and treated 22 children (19 girls and 3 boys) with subglottic hemangioma. The children had pronounced clinical symptoms of rough and scraping breathing. Skin hemangiomas were found in 73% of patients. The diagnosis was made using microlaryngoscopy. Laser destruction (11 c...

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Published inVestnik otorinolaringologii no. 6; p. 19
Main Authors Soldatskiĭ, Iu L, Onufrieva, E K
Format Journal Article
LanguageRussian
Published Russia (Federation) 1997
Subjects
Child, Preschool
Cryosurgery
Female
Hemangioma - complications
Hemangioma - pathology
Humans
Infant
Laryngeal Neoplasms - complications
Laryngeal Neoplasms - pathology
Laryngoscopy
Laryngostenosis - diagnosis
Laryngostenosis - etiology
Laryngostenosis - surgery
Laser Therapy
Male
Microsurgery
Tracheotomy
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Summary:In 1985 to 1996 we observed and treated 22 children (19 girls and 3 boys) with subglottic hemangioma. The children had pronounced clinical symptoms of rough and scraping breathing. Skin hemangiomas were found in 73% of patients. The diagnosis was made using microlaryngoscopy. Laser destruction (11 children) and cryosurgery (9 children) provided cure in the majority of relevant patients.
ISSN:0042-4668