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Epiglottopexy: a new surgical technique to prevent intractable aspiration.

Severe derangement of the protective function of the larynx results in intractable aspiration with secondary life-threatening pneumonia. The new surgical technique of epiglottopexy is described, which in addition to achieving protection of the laryngeal inlet, allows preservation of speech and in ce...

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Main Authors: Brookes, G. B., McKelvie, P.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Royal College of Surgeons of England 1983
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2494386/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6614762
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