Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn
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Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn · Jul 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffects of levobupivacaine versus bupivacaine infiltration on postoperative analgesia in pediatric tonsillectomy patients: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
We compared the effects of levobupivacaine hydrochloride, bupivacaine hydrochloride, and saline injections in alleviating posttonsillectomy pain. ⋯ Local infiltration of levobupivacaine is a relatively safe and effective method and is equivalent to use of bupivacaine for posttonsillectomy pain.
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Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn · Jul 2011
Case ReportsEpiglottic repositioning procedure for supraglottic stenosis/collapse.
Supraglottic stenosis/collapse is an uncommon condition. It can be difficult to detect and may be a cause of failed decannulation following tracheostomy. We present a novel technique to correct supraglottic stenosis/collapse. ⋯ Diagnosis-directed laryngoscopy is required to identify this condition. We describe precisely a technique of repositioning the epiglottis to correct supraglottic stenosis/collapse.