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Chapter-04 Larynx

BOOK TITLE: Clinical Atlas of ENT and Head and Neck Diseases

Author
1. Saharia PS
2. Sinha Deepti
ISBN
9789350251157
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11941_4
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2013
Pages
18
Author Affiliations
1. Max Hospitals, New Delhi, India; Jaipur Golden Hospital, New Delhi, India; Nasika An ENT Clinic, New Delhi, India, neena.saharia@outlook.com
2. Max Hospitals, New Delhi, India; Adarsh ENT Clinic, New Delhi, India, drdeeptisinha@gmail.com
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Abstract

The anatomy of the larynx, along with its functions are charted. Indirect and direct examination of the larynx is shown along with fibreoptic view of the larynx. Causes of vocal cord palsy and various positions of the cords as seen on indirect laryngoscopy are well documented. Benign lesions like laryngitis, nodules, Reinke’s edema, laryngeal polyp, amyloidosis are shown. The malignant lesions are are shown along with CT findings. Hypopharyngeal malignancy is demonstrated. Laryngectomy patient with laryngeal specimen and its histopathology is shown. Indications for tracheostomy, various incisions and a tracheostomised patient along with instruments utilized for tracheostomy are shown.

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