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Surgery of the larynx

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Abstract

The larynx is a fibroelastic membranous tube in which several stiff hyaline cartilages are embedded to maintain a patent airway. This chapter covers anatomy and functions of the larynx, as well as the aetiology, diagnosis and surgical treatment of laryngeal paralysis, laryngeal trauma and laryngeal tumours. : Cricoarytenoid lateralization; Thyroarytenoid lateralization.

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7.1 The laryngeal cartilages. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission.
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7.2 Anatomy of the larynx as viewed during laryngoscopy. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission.
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7.3 Muscles surrounding the larynx. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission.
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7.4 Laryngoscopic view of a large red granulomatous mass in a cat with chronic laryngitis, mimicking neoplastic disease.
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7.5 Laryngoscopic view of a large laryngeal lymphoma obstructing the entire rima glottidis in a cat.
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Image of The cricothyroid articulation is disarticulated with scissors.
The cricothyroid articulation is disarticulated with scissors. The cricothyroid articulation is disarticulated with scissors.
Image of The cricoarytenoideus dorsalis muscle is incised and the muscular process is identified.
The cricoarytenoideus dorsalis muscle is incised and the muscular process is identified. The cricoarytenoideus dorsalis muscle is incised and the muscular process is identified.
Image of The cricoarytenoid articulation is disarticulated at the muscular process.
The cricoarytenoid articulation is disarticulated at the muscular process. The cricoarytenoid articulation is disarticulated at the muscular process.
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Image of Placement of the first suture starts with the first bite through the most caudodorsal part of the thyroid.
Placement of the first suture starts with the first bite through the most caudodorsal part of the thyroid. Placement of the first suture starts with the first bite through the most caudodorsal part of the thyroid.
Image of This suture then incorporates the muscular process of the arytenoid.
This suture then incorporates the muscular process of the arytenoid. This suture then incorporates the muscular process of the arytenoid.
Image of The caudal suture has been tied after the arytenoid has been brought into position by pulling on the Allis forceps.
The caudal suture has been tied after the arytenoid has been brought into position by pulling on the Allis forceps. The caudal suture has been tied after the arytenoid has been brought into position by pulling on the Allis forceps.
Image of Start of the apposition of the thyropharyngeus muscle using a simple continuous pattern with absorbable material.
Start of the apposition of the thyropharyngeus muscle using a simple continuous pattern with absorbable material. Start of the apposition of the thyropharyngeus muscle using a simple continuous pattern with absorbable material.
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