epiglottis
Larynx on Plastic Models
Quick video about larynx discussed on a plastic models. Structures discussed in details: hyoid bone, thyroid cartilage, cricoid cartilage, tracheal cartilages, muscles which are moving the larynx (intrinsic...
Epigloctic Cystic Tumors and Vascular Ectasias...
This video shows the epiglottis with benign cystic tumors and vascular ectasia.
Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - Small Varices...
Small Varices of the epiglottis. Same patient as described above.
Extensive carcinoma that invades larynx, epiglottis...
The image and the video clip display a carcinoma that invades several extructures in the oropharingeal area
Extensive carcinoma that invades larynx, epiglottis...
The history of supraglottic laryngectomies starts off in 1883 with Bill Roth, who performed the first laryngectomy. This was a very morbid procedure at the time, and many of his patients died on the...
The Larynx (Voicebox) - The Absence of The Epiglottis...
In this video we can see the endoscopic view of the larynx with an absence of its epiglottis [dotted squares]. As we can see the left vocal fold is immobile. However it is almost completely-compensated...
Supraglottic Stenosis (Narrowed Voice Box) as...
In this video we can see narrowing of supraglottic larynx with antero-posterior approximation of lower laryngeal surface of epiglottis and its petiole region. Due to cricoarytenoid fixation there was...
Epiglottic Cyst - Right Side
A cyst from the right side of epiglottis is visualized. The main patient's complaints are irritation of the throat and feeling 'something' upon swallowing.
Epiglottis Swiss
The process of swallowing is possible because of the special coordination of epiglottis (it closes the laryngeal inlet during larynx elevation by surrounding muscles) and tongue (food or fluid is being...
Epiglottic Defect - Left Side
Defect involving the left side of the epiglottis (circle) is shown in this video. It is caused by deep excision of an epiglottic cyst pedicle. Ossification of hyaline cartilages never happens but it could...