Aperture of the larynx

P ALIGN = "JUSTIFY"> Aperture of the larynx - connect the tympanic membrane in the larynx. The reason - the formation of scar tissue as a result of prolonged use of the intubation or tracheotomy tube, inflammatory process (chondroperichondritis of the larynx), scleroma, less often congenital anomaly.

Symptoms, the flow depends on the size of the diaphragm; With a significant value of it, shortness of breath is noted, especially with physical exertion, hoarseness, with a small diaphragm the complaints may be absent. When examining the larynx, a membrane is visible in the region of the glottis or in the lining space.

Treatment. Expansion of the laryngeal lumen with the help of bougie or bronchoscopic tubes. In the absence of effect - endo- or extra laryngeal (via laryngophyssure) excision of the diaphragm.