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An Unusual Presentation of Vallecular Cyst with near Fatal Respiratory Distress and Management Using Conventional Laparoscopic Instruments
Sandesh V Parelkar1, Jiwan L Patel1, Beejal V Sanghvi1, Prashant B Joshi1, Subrat K Sahoo1, Nandita Sampat1, Sanjay N Oak1, Nilam Sathe2
1 Department of Pediatric Surgery, KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2 Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Seth G S Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Correspondence Address:
Prashant B Joshi
Department of Pediatric Surgery, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/2006-8808.110257
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Vallecular cyst is a rare cause of upper airway obstruction in infants and children and presentation like acute stridor with near fatal respiratory distress is extremely rare. It is one of the rare causes of difficult intubation, during which cyst aspiration can improve the access. Vallecular cyst is commonly managed using microlaryngoscope and specialized instruments. We hereby report a method of endoscopic management of these cysts using conventional laparoscopic instruments. |
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