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This video shows how we manage A-frame deformity in cases post tracheastomy or post laryngeal reconstruction.
Important steps of the procedure highlighted in the video.
Simple, fast, might avoid the definitive surgical management of A-frame deformity which is open laryngeotracheal reconstruction with anterior graft.
Symptomatic cases.
Sleep apnea which not explained by other causes.
None.
Laryngoscopy with suspension.
Laser fiber guide.
balloon set up
Laryngoscopy with suspension.
spontaneous breathing aided by side port insufflation.
laser precautions.
None
N/A
Granulation tissue formation.
laser fire
None
Bergeron M, Qualls H, de Alarcon A, Rutter MJ. Management of A-Frame Tracheal Deformity in Children With Endoscopic Resection Tracheoplasty. Laryngoscope. 2021;131(3):E719-E723. doi:10.1002/lary.28953
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