Details of Arytenoidectomy

Arytenoidectomy is a permanent and irreversible surgical procedure whereby the laryngeal inlet is widened in its transverse axis, providing a larger airway for respiration.

May include: 

• Feeding difficulties 
• Respiratory stress 
• Breathlessness

May include:

• Flexible endoscopy 
• Bronchoscopy 
• Physical examination

Treatment option: It involves cutting the aryepiglottic folds to let the supraglottic airway spring open. Trimming of the arytenoid cartilages or the mucosa/ tissue over the arytenoid cartilages can also be performed as part of the supraglottoplasty.