A new video and audio examination of a patient with posterior glottic web after a traumatic and prolonged (2 week) intubation after a motor vehicle accident is posted. A posterior glottic web is a scar band that spans across the back aspect of one to the other vocal cord preventing it from opening fully. Such a restriction would restrict airflow resulting in "noisy" breathing as demonstrated in this sample.
February 21, 2007
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New Audio & Video Exam of a Posterior Glottic Web Causing Noisy Breathing Posted!
A new video and audio examination of a patient with posterior glottic web after a traumatic and prolonged (2 week) intubation after a motor vehicle accident is posted. A posterior glottic web is a scar band that spans across the back aspect of one to the other vocal cord preventing it from opening fully. Such a restriction would restrict airflow resulting in "noisy" breathing as demonstrated in this sample.
Fauquier ENT
We are a private practice otolaryngology, head & neck surgery group headed by Dr. Christopher Chang specializing in the treatment of problems related to the ear, nose, and throat. We also provide allergy testing/treatment as well as hearing tests and dispensing of hearing aids.
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