Comparison of the Glottic Closure Reflex in Traditional “Open” versus Endoscopic Laser Supraglottic Laryngectomy
Sasaki CT, Leder SB, Acton LM, Maune S. Comparison of the Glottic Closure Reflex in Traditional “Open” versus Endoscopic Laser Supraglottic Laryngectomy. Annals Of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology 2006, 115: 93-96. PMID: 16514789, DOI: 10.1177/000348940611500202.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlottic closure reflexGlottic closure responseLaser supraglottic laryngectomySupraglottic laryngectomySuperior laryngeal nerve sectionCompensatory mechanismsHistorical control patientsFiberoptic endoscopic evaluationEndoscopic laser resectionControl patientsClinical factorsConsecutive patientsEndoscopic evaluationField deficitsNerve sectionPatient groupPharyngeal dysphagiaSupraglottic larynxLaser resectionNormal swallowingProspective assessmentSensory testingPatientsSurgeryReflex