1
|
Yeung JC, Ali SO, McKeon MG, Grenier S, Kawai K, Rahbar R, Watters KF. Carbon dioxide laser versus cold-steel supraglottoplasty: A comparison of post-operative outcomes. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2020; 130:109843. [PMID: 31884047 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.109843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2019] [Revised: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Supraglottoplasty is the mainstay of surgical treatment for laryngomalacia, and is commonly performed via two methods: cold steel or carbon dioxide (CO2) laser. The degree of post-operative monitoring following supraglottoplasty varies, both within and between institutions. The aim of this study was to compare the post-operative monitoring and interventions required by patients undergoing cold-steel versus CO2 laser supraglottoplasty. DESIGN Retrospective cohort of pediatric patients (age < 18 years) undergoing supraglottoplasty at a tertiary care pediatric hospital. The primary exposure was the surgical instrument(s) used during supraglottoplasty. The primary outcome was prolonged intensive care unit (ICU)-stay (defined as >24 h). RESULTS 155 cases were eligible for inclusion. Fifty-eight (37.4%) patients had a comorbid condition. Common indications for surgery included feeding difficulty (56.1%), severe respiratory distress (33.5%), and obstructive sleep apnea (25.2%). CO2 laser was employed in 49 cases and cold-steel in 106 cases. Prolonged ICU-stay (>24 h) was observed in 14 CO2 laser cases (28.6%) and 11 cold-steel cases (10.4%) (adjusted OR 3.42; 95% CI 1.43, 8.33). CO2 laser cases were more likely to require post-operative intubation, non-invasive positive pressure ventilation, and nebulized racemic epinephrine. Concomitant neurological condition was associated with an increased risk of prolonged ICU-stay, while extent of surgery and age were not. CONCLUSIONS CO2 laser supraglottoplasty is associated with an increased risk of prolonged ICU-stay and need for ICU-level airway intervention, compared to the cold-steel technique. While this association should not be misconstrued as a causal relationship, the current study demonstrates that specific surgical factors may influence the patient monitoring requirements following supraglottoplasty, particularly the choice of instrument and the extent of surgery.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jeffrey C Yeung
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, McGill University, Canada; Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement, Boston Children's Hospital, USA.
| | - Syed O Ali
- Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement, Boston Children's Hospital, USA
| | - Mallory G McKeon
- Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement, Boston Children's Hospital, USA
| | - Samantha Grenier
- Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement, Boston Children's Hospital, USA
| | - Kosuke Kawai
- Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement, Boston Children's Hospital, USA
| | - Reza Rahbar
- Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement, Boston Children's Hospital, USA; Department of Otology and Laryngology, Harvard Medical School, USA
| | - Karen F Watters
- Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement, Boston Children's Hospital, USA; Department of Otology and Laryngology, Harvard Medical School, USA
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Effects of diode laser setting for laryngeal surgery in a rabbit model. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2019; 276:1431-1438. [DOI: 10.1007/s00405-019-05344-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2018] [Accepted: 02/12/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
|
3
|
Basterra J, Frías S, Alba JR, Pérez A, Zapater E. Comparative study of acute tissue damage induced by the CO2 laser versus microelectrodes in cordectomies. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2016; 135:933-6. [PMID: 17141087 DOI: 10.1016/j.otohns.2006.07.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2006] [Accepted: 07/27/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study compared the acute tissue damage produced by a CO2 laser and microelectrodes in samples of vocal cords from patients undergoing laryngeal endoscopic surgery for stage T1 squamous cell carcinoma. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: Based on prior surgical experience with the CO2 laser and microelectrodes, the study protocol used hematoxylin-eosin staining of vocal cords treated with a CO2 laser (n = 20) or microelectrode (n = 20). RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The acute tissue damage produced by the CO2 laser was similar to that induced by microelectrodes in cutting mode. The tissue damage resulting from the use of the microelectrode in coagulation mode was comparatively greater.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jorge Basterra
- ENT Department, Valencia University Hospital and Medical School, Valencia, Spain.
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
4
|
Buchanan MA, Coleman HG, Daley J, Digges J, Sandler M, Riffat F, Palme CE. Relationship between CO2 laser-induced artifact and glottic cancer surgical margins at variable power doses. Head Neck 2015; 38 Suppl 1:E712-6. [PMID: 25899602 DOI: 10.1002/hed.24076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The carbon dioxide laser can induce thermal cytologic artifacts at the margin of early glottic squamous cell carcinoma histologic specimens, which makes assessment of the margin difficult. This study assesses and correlates the depth of laser-induced thermal artifact with laser power rating. METHODS The surgical margins of 30 patients with early glottic squamous cell carcinomas who underwent laser resection were reanalyzed retrospectively. RESULTS Thermal damage consisted of collagen denaturation within the vocal cord lamina propria and vocalis muscle, and epithelial structural changes. There was a decrease in depth of tissue artifact with increased power rating (p > .05). The average depth of thermal damage was 380.83 ± 178.79 μm. CONCLUSION The laser causes less thermal damage at higher power, presumably because of the increased speed of cutting and reduced contact time with surrounding cells. Knowledge of the depth of thermal artifact is important surgically when ensuring the cancer is excised with sufficient oncologic margin. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 38: E712-E716, 2016.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Malcolm A Buchanan
- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Westmead Hospital, University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Hedley G Coleman
- Department of Tissue Pathology and Diagnostic Oncology, Institute for Clinical Pathology and Medical Research, Pathology West, Westmead Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
| | - James Daley
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
| | - James Digges
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Mark Sandler
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Faruque Riffat
- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Westmead Hospital, University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Carsten E Palme
- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Westmead Hospital, University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Makki FM, Rigby MH, Bullock M, Brown T, Hart RD, Trites J, Hinni ML, Taylor SM. CO(2) laser versus cold steel margin analysis following endoscopic excision of glottic cancer. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2014; 43:6. [PMID: 24502856 PMCID: PMC3927765 DOI: 10.1186/1916-0216-43-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2013] [Accepted: 01/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective To compare the suitability of CO2 laser with steel instruments for margin excision in transoral laser microsurgery. Methods Prospective randomized blinded study. Patients with glottic cancer undergoing laser resection were randomized to margin excision by either steel instruments or CO2 laser. Margins were analyzed for size, interpretability and degree of artifact by a pathologist who was blinded to technique. Results 45 patients were enrolled in the study with 226 total margins taken. 39 margins taken by laser had marked artifact and 0 were uninterpretable. 20 margins taken by steel instruments had marked artifact, and 2 were uninterpretable. Controlling for margin size, the laser technique was associated with increasing degrees of margin artifact (p = 0.210), but there was no difference in crude rates of uninterpretability (p = 0.24). Conclusion Laser margin excision is associated with a greater degree of artifact than steel instrument excision, but was not associated with higher rate of uninterpretability.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | - S Mark Taylor
- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Jeong WJ, Kim H, Ahn JC, Sung MW, Kim KH, Ahn SH. Serial endoscopic analysis of the glottis following laser cordectomy: from an oncological perspective. Lasers Med Sci 2011; 27:1025-31. [DOI: 10.1007/s10103-011-1034-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2011] [Accepted: 11/17/2011] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
|
7
|
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW The prolonged debilitation, loss of income, and decrement in quality of life caused by vocal fold scar is exacerbated by our inability to successfully treat this difficult problem. As technology focuses on developing innovative treatments, we need to fully appreciate and understand the mechanisms giving rise to glottal scar, on both a macroscopic and microscopic level. This review examines recent literature pertaining to the gross and molecular mechanisms which give rise to vocal fold scar. RECENT FINDINGS Mechanisms of vocal fold scar production have been examined in both macroscopic and microscopic detail. Trauma and injury involving any aspect of the lamina propria, particularly the deeper layers, may result in epithelial tethering and scar formation. At the molecular level, early inflammatory cytokines activate and recruit fibroblasts which then drive the fibrotic cascade. Transforming growth factor-β enhances fibrosis and is balanced by tissue matrix metalloproteinases and hepatocyte growth factor activity. Molecular signaling offers novel opportunities to intervene in scar formation. SUMMARY New work investigating the cause of vocal fold scar identifies complex molecular processes leading to fibrosis in the lamina propria. Improved mechanistic understanding offers insight into prevention strategies and possible targets for antifibrotic therapies that may help prevent or treat this debilitating condition.
Collapse
|
8
|
Franco RA, Dowdall JR, Bujold K, Amann C, Faquin W, Redmond RW, Kochevar IE. Photochemical repair of vocal fold microflap defects. Laryngoscope 2011; 121:1244-51. [DOI: 10.1002/lary.21797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2011] [Accepted: 02/23/2011] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
|
9
|
Zapater E, Frías S, Pérez A, Basterra J. Comparative study on chronic tissue damage after cordectomies using either CO2laser or microdissection electrodes. Head Neck 2009; 31:1477-81. [DOI: 10.1002/hed.21115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
|
10
|
Thomas LB, Stemple JC, Andreatta RD, Andrade FH. Establishing a new animal model for the study of laryngeal biology and disease: an anatomic study of the mouse larynx. JOURNAL OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING RESEARCH : JSLHR 2009; 52:802-811. [PMID: 18806215 DOI: 10.1044/1092-4388(2008/08-0087)] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE Animal models have contributed greatly to the study of voice, permitting the examination of laryngeal biology and the testing of surgical, medical, and behavioral interventions. Various models have been used. However, until recently, the mouse (Mus musculus) has not been used in laryngeal research, and features of the mouse larynx have not been defined. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to qualitatively describe mouse laryngeal anatomy in relation to known human anatomy. METHODS Larynges of 7 C57BL mice were examined and photographed under stereotactic and light microscopy. RESULTS The authors found that mouse laryngeal organization was similar to that of humans. The hyoid bone and epiglottal, thyroid, cricoid, and arytenoid cartilages were identified. An additional cartilage was present ventrally. Thyroarytenoid, posterior cricoarytenoid, lateral cricoarytenoid, and cricothyroid muscles were grossly positioned as in humans. Interarytenoid muscles were not present; however, a functional counterpart was identified. CONCLUSIONS The authors provide an initial description of mouse laryngeal anatomy. Because of its amenability to genetic engineering, the mouse is the premiere model for the study of disease and the testing of interventions. Introduction of the mouse model for laryngeal study offers a tool for the study of normal laryngeal cell biology and tissue response to disease processes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lisa B Thomas
- Department of Communication Disorders, Marshall University, 1 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25755, USA.
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
11
|
In reference to Technique, Utility, and Safety of Awake Tracheoplasty Using Combined Laser and Balloon Dilation. Laryngoscope 2008; 118:1133-4. [DOI: 10.1097/mlg.0b013e31816b4b52] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
|
12
|
Knott PD, Byrd MC, Hicks DG, Strome M. Vocal Fold Healing after Laser Cordectomy with Adjuvant Cryotherapy. Laryngoscope 2006; 116:1580-4. [PMID: 16954983 DOI: 10.1097/01.mlg.0000231738.80952.7c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To understand the effect of adjuvant cryotherapy on glottic wound healing after endoscopic CO2 laser cordectomy. STUDY DESIGN Canine acute injury model with videolaryngostroboscopic and histopathologic outcomes analysis. METHODS Twelve adult male dogs underwent bilateral endoscopic CO2 laser transmuscular cordectomy followed by randomized unilateral endoscopic glottic cryotherapy. The animals were randomly divided into four groups and underwent videolaryngostroboscopy followed by sacrifice at 0, 2, 6, and 12 weeks postoperatively. Three untreated male dogs served as controls. Histopathologic sections were prepared with Alcian blue, Giemsa, hematoxylin-eosin, movat's, Masson's trichrome, and picrosirius stains. RESULTS Videostroboscopy demonstrated an earlier restoration of glottic volume and a return of mucosal waves among vocal folds treated with combined therapy by 6 weeks posttreatment. The mean depth of inflammatory reaction in the vocal cords treated with combined therapy was 1.07 mm versus 1.15 mm in vocal cords treated with CO2 laser therapy alone. At 2 and 6 weeks postoperatively, combined treatment was associated with a decreased volume of collagen. At 12 weeks postoperatively, combined treatment was associated with greater collagen organization, normalized collagen histoarchitecture, and decreased keratinization. CONCLUSIONS Adjuvant cryotherapy appears to alter glottis-specific wound healing, leading to decreased and more organized collagen formation and decreased keratinization with a resultant improvement in glottic function, when compared with CO2 laser surgery alone, in an acute canine injury model. Studies in humans are ongoing to further evaluate the clinical potential of cryotherapy on glottic wound healing.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- P Daniel Knott
- Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|