Abstract
Transoral epiglottis resection or partial supraglottic resection was done with the CO2 laser in 20 highly selected patients. Visualization was best accomplished using the Lynch suspension system, but was satisfactory with the Jako-Pilling laryngoscope. The best indications for this procedure were: 1. for visualization of the true vocal cords in previously treated cancer patients whose epiglottis obstructed indirect mirror examination, 2. for removal of obstructing benign epiglottic lesions, 3. as an excisional biopsy in limited epiglottic cancer, especially of the suprahyoid epiglottis. No major complications or operative morbidity occurred. This approach obviated the potential morbidity of external surgical procedures In a select group of patients. Shortened hospitalization, avoidance of tracheotomy, minimal postoperative discomfort and edema, and excellent wound healing were additional advantages seen.
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