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Suggest Treatment For Damaged Epiglottis

Posted on Tue, 31 Jan 2017

Question: How do I repair or replace a damaged epiglottis? See report

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Aspiration and dysphagia

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare magic and thanks for putting up the query
Sir i have seen your report and according to that you need marked laryngeal framework reconstruction..epiglottic reconstruction needs great deal of expertise..it needs reconstruction using a flap and collaboration between an ENT SURGEON and a plastic surgeon..nerve reconstruction is also required..
U should consult a PHONOLOGIST or an Ent specialist..
There are other options like opening an alternate airway like a tracheostomy and closing the larynx from above..thus feeing will be possible..the decision what procedure should be done lies with the operating surgeon and on the examination..
Any further queries are always welcome
wishing you a speedy recovery
thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (51 minutes later)

Thank you very much. That's the most and best information I've been able to get in the last five years. Last question. Do you know of a Phonologist or someone capable of doing this (these) procedure(s) in the XXXXXXX XXXXXXX area?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Aspiration and dysphagia

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the follow up query
m glad that i could provide you with that information but i am really sorry to say that i don't know anybody there but i ll try to search out and let u inform..give me sometime..i would love to help..
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng