Abstract
True bifid epiglottis is an extremely rare laryngeal anomaly, which usually presents in the neonate with symptoms of aspiration and/or airway obstruction. Management is generally supportive observation as the symptoms lessen with age, but rarely tracheotomy is required for airway obstruction. Bifid epiglottis occurs in a syndromic picture with associated anomalies, especially polydactyly, cleft palate and retro/micrognathia but a significant number will have endocrine, gastrointestinal and genitourinary abnormalities. A case of true bifid epiglottis is presented and the literature is reviewed on the subject.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 149-157 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1995 |
Keywords
- Bifid epiglottis
- Cleft palate
- Congenital anomalies
- Larynx
- Polydactyly
- Retrognathia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Otorhinolaryngology