POSTDIPHTHERITIC LARYNGEAL STENOSIS

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Abstract
Obstructions of the larynx herein considered are those which are brought about by changes in the intralaryngeal tissue or the supporting framework. These are essentially chronic and are the sequelae or end results of some acute inflammation or injury. While the term laryngeal stenosis is used, actually the site of obstruction is most often subglottic and frequently extends for a variable distance into the upper part of the trachea. Stenoses of this type are almost invariably in the region of the conus elasticus, which has for its upper limit the vocal cords and extends down through the subglottic region to become blended with the lining of the upper part of the trachea. In this region there is areolar tissue surrounding the conus elasticus, which is more abundant in young children than in older persons. Swelling of this tissue is easily provoked by inflammation and trauma, thereby causing acute obstruction of

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