Abstract

Objective:To evaluate the effect of the epiglottic cystectomy by arc-shaped video laryngoscopy combined with snare. Method:The clinical data of 42 patients with epiglottic cysts were retrospectively analyzed. Forty-two patients with epiglottis cyst were treated by arc-shaped video laryngoscopy combined with snare. Result:All 42 cases were completely resected at one time without obvious complications and the cure rate was 100%. Moreover, the short operation time(5-20 min) and the minor hemorrhage(1-10 ml) were observe. There was no recurrence after 6 to 33 months follow-up. Conclusion:The epiglottic cystectomy by arc-shaped video laryngoscopy combined with snare has the advantages of broad vision, easy operation, minimal invasion, rapid recovery and good curative effect, it is worthy to be popularized in clinical application.

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