Abstract
Ankylosis of the cricoarytenoid joints due to rheumatoid arthritis can cause severe laryngeal obstruction. With a mobilization and laterofixation procedure, five of six patients were successfully operated upon. Documented improvement of breathing was achieved and the voice function was acceptable after decannulation.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Airway Obstruction / etiology
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Airway Obstruction / physiopathology
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Airway Resistance
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Ankylosis / etiology
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Ankylosis / surgery*
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid / complications*
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Arytenoid Cartilage / surgery*
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Cricoid Cartilage / surgery*
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Female
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Humans
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Laryngeal Cartilages / surgery*
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Male
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Methods
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Middle Aged
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Voice Quality