Clinical effect of arytenoid cartilage reposition with a suspension laryngoscope in treatment of cri-coarytenoid joint dislocation

Abstract

Objective To investigate the clinical effect of arytenoid cartilage reposition with a suspension laryngoscope under general anesthesia in the treatment of cricoarytenoid joint dislocation. Methods Ten patients with cricoarytenoid joint dislocation who were admitted to our department from December 2012 to December 2020 were enrolled and underwent arytenoid cartilage reposition with a suspension laryngoscope under general anesthesia, and the patients were analyzed in terms of etiology, surgical timing, and treatment outcome. Results Among the ten patients, eight achieved successful reposition in a single attempt, one improved after two attempts, and one showed no response. Conclusion Arytenoid cartilage reposition with a suspension laryngoscope is an effective method for the treatment of cricoarytenoid joint dislocation, and the earlier the treatment, the better the treatment outcome.

Keywords

• joint dislocations|arytenoid cartilage|laryngoscopy|diagnosis, differential|surgical methods|treatment outcome|experiential learning