EpiglottitisEpiglottitis - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best PracticeSkip to main contentSkip to search * English (US)EnglishPortuguês中文 * Log in * Personal account * Access through your institution(Open Athens) * Subscribe * Access through your institution * Log in * English (US)EnglishPortuguês中文 HomeSearchSearchHome * About usOverviewWhat is BMJ Best Practice?Our historyKey to inflammation and swelling. It is an airway emergency, especially in children, and precautionary measures must be taken. Epiglottitis is classically described in children aged 2 to 6 years of age; however, it may manifest at any age, including in newborns. In countries that have introduced routine Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccination, it is now extremely rare in children and may be more common
A giant congenital epiglottic cyst in a neonate: a case report. Congenital epiglottic cysts, though rare, represent a recognized etiology of upper airway obstruction in neonates and infants. Airway management of large epiglottic cysts presents significant challenges due to the inherent risk of catastrophic airway compromise. We present a case of difficult airway management in a neonate with a giant congenital epiglottic cyst, detailing an effective technique for glottic visualization and successful endotracheal intubation.
Asymptomatic giant epiglottic cyst causing an unexpectedly difficult airway: a case report. Giant epiglottic cysts can cause throat discomfort, a sensation of foreign body presence in the throat, and respiratory distress. Furthermore, individuals without symptoms might face difficulties with airway management during anesthesia-related emergencies. In extreme situations, a tracheostomy might be required. A 61-year-old man, who was diagnosed with a left heel spur, decided to undergo an arthroscopic osteotomy. The process of ventilating with an anesthesia mask grew more difficult and eventually impossible following the insertion of the laryngeal mask. The giant epiglottic cyst was identified through video laryngoscopy, which also facilitated successful tracheal intubation. For any surgery
EBV associated epiglottitis in an immunocompetent child. The article presents a case report of subacute epiglottitis in a healthy three-year-old child, secondary to Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) infection. This case is particularly significant as EBV-related epiglottitis is extremely rare, with only one prior reported case in a pediatric patient. A previously healthy three-year-old boy developed epiglottis. The patient received supportive care, including oxygen therapy, and did not require intubation. The case highlights the importance of considering EBV as a potential cause of epiglottitis in pediatric patients.
A Large Cohort Analysis of Epiglottic Phenotypes and Pharyngeal Residue. To describe the phenotypic characteristics of the epiglottis at rest and their impact on vallecular residue. Videofluoroscopic studies (VFSS) were pooled from 2 Laryngology practices, and Image J was used to measure epiglottic anatomic features at rest. Studies were rated by the MBSImp and presence of vallecular residue following swallow of thin and puree boluses. A conditional inference tree analysis was performed to isolate which epiglottic parameters were risk factors for presence of vallecular reside followed by logistic regression. The majority of patients had a normal shaped epiglottis, followed by omega shape. The mean angle of the epiglottis from the hyoid was approximately 90°. Only abnormal epiglottic movement
Pre-Epiglottic Baton Plate in Newborns With Pierre Robin Sequence: Revisiting the Practical Workflow. We demonstrate pre-epiglottic baton plate as non-invasive treatment modality for initial airway management in newborns with Pierre Robin Sequence. A case example illustrates management of upper airway obstruction and feeding using digital technology to facilitate customization. Laryngoscope, 2024.
EpiglottitisEpiglottitis - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best PracticeSkip to main contentSkip to search * About us * Help * Subscribe * Access through your institution * Log inBMJ Best Practice * Help * Getting started * FAQs * Contact us * Recent updates * Specialties * Calculators * Patient leaflets * Videos * Evidence * Drugs * Recent updates * Specialties breathing, and irritability. Adults may have a more indolent presentation and may not require airway intervention (only about 11% of adults require intubation whereas most children do).Cooperation between the otolaryngologist, paediatrician, or emergency department physician and anaesthetist is crucial.No action should be taken that could stimulate a child with suspected epiglottitis, including
Early intervention of transoral laser-assisted marsupialization for adult epiglottic abscess. Epiglottic abscess is a potentially fatal disease by airway compromise. Emergent airway intervention and admission to an intensive care unit are frequently required for patients with epiglottic abscess. Epiglottic abscess also doubles the duration of hospitalization compared to non-abscess epiglottitis . Abscess drainage, antibiotics administration, and airway monitoring are the mainstays of treatment. Spinal needle aspiration has been introduced to treat epiglottic abscess, which shows no significant additional benefit from a comparative study. Marsupialization has been commonly utilized to treat benign cystic diseases. Early surgical intervention of epiglottic abscess may resolve patient symptoms
Acute Emphysematous Epiglottitis: A Case Report. Epiglottitis is a bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract that can be rapidly progressive and life-threatening. Though predominantly seen in unvaccinated children, there seems to be a shift with the incidence of adult cases rising following the Haemophilus Influenza B (HiB) vaccine. There are several reports of epiglottitis manifesting
Absent epiglottic inversion as seen on flexible endoscopic evaluations of swallowing (FEES) is associated with a gestalt reduction in swallowing mechanics. Epiglottic inversion, which provides one layer of the requisite protection of the airway during swallowing, is dependent on a number of biomechanical forces. The aim of this study was to examine the association between swallowing mechanics , as visualized during a Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) exam, and the rating of epiglottic inversion as seen on Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES). This study analyzed twenty-five adult outpatients referred for a simultaneous FEES/MBS exams. Each participant swallowed a 5 mL thin liquid bolus, which was the bolus size analyzed for this study's question. Epiglottic inversion, as seen on FEES
Association Between Systemic Corticosteroid Use and Mortality in Patients with Epiglottitis. To clarify whether treatment with systemic corticosteroids at a certain dose was associated with better outcomes in patients with epiglottitis requiring airway management (tracheotomy or airway intubation). This was a retrospective cohort study on patients hospitalized for epiglottitis requiring airway difference, -0.3% [-0.9 to 0.2]) and length of hospital stay (weighted median, 13 vs. 13 days; weighted difference, -0.2 days [-2.1 to 1.8]). Systemic corticosteroids may be beneficial to patients with epiglottitis requiring airway management. 3 Laryngoscope, 133:344-349, 2023.
Spontaneous epiglottic hematoma secondary to direct oral anticoagulant. Spontaneous hemorrhage is a known risk for patients on anticoagulation therapy. Most previous spontaneous airway hemorrhage cases reported involve warfarin, and of the few that involved a direct oral anticoagulant, none involved the epiglottis. The following case describes a spontaneous epiglottic hematoma in a patient one
Clinical effect of CO(2) laser resection of the epiglottic cyst under micro-laryngoscope suspension. Epiglottic cysts are common diseases and have multiple morbidity, and traditional surgery causes intraoperative bleeding and postoperative recurrence. To investigate the therapeutic effect of CO laser resection on epiglottic cyst when compared with traditional surgery. Eighty patients with epiglottic cysts were randomly enrolled into the CO laser group (44 patients) and the high-frequency electrocautery group (36 patients). The CO laser group had a shorter operation time, less blood loss and fewer intraoperative ruptured cysts ( < .05). The duration of sore throat and the time before wound redness and swelling subsidence in the CO laser group were significantly shorter than those in the high
Patients with Epiglottic Collapse Are Less Adherent to Autotitrating Positive Airway Pressure Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The anatomic orientation of the epiglottis is such that it points in the opposite direction to inspiratory flow, thereby potentially making positive airway pressure (PAP) treatment challenging in patients with epiglottic collapse. However, no previous studies have analyzed PAP adherence in these patients. This study aimed to analyze adherence to autotitrating PAP (APAP) treatment in patients with epiglottic collapse. We performed an age- and sex-matched case-control study. On the basis of their overnight level-I polysomnogram, patients were prescribed APAP in a tertiary hospital between July 2018 and March 2019. The site of airway collapse was diagnosed
Clinical and Microbiological Factors Associated With Abscess Formation in Adult Acute Epiglottitis. To evaluate clinical and microbiological findings that are correlated with abscess formation in adult acute epiglottitis (AE). We reviewed 140 cases of adult AE. Demographic, clinical, imaging, and microbiological findings are analyzed for all patients with AE in comparison to those with epiglottic abscess (EA). A total of 113 patients presented with AE and 27 presented or progressed to EA (19.3%). Age, sex, seasonality, smoking, body mass index (BMI), and comorbidities were statistically insignificant between the 2 groups. Muffled voice ( < .013), respiratory distress ( < .001), and pre-existence of epiglottic cyst ( < .001) are symptoms and signs connected with abscess formation. A total
High risk and low prevalence diseases: Adult epiglottitis. Adult epiglottitis is a serious condition that carries with it a high rate of morbidity and even mortality due to airway occlusion. This review highlights the pearls and pitfalls of epiglottitis in adult patients, including diagnosis, initial resuscitation, and management in the emergency department (ED) based on current evidence . Epiglottitis is a life-threatening emergency that occurs more commonly in adults in the current medical era with vaccinations. Children present more commonly with acute respiratory distress and fever, while adults present most commonly with severe dysphagia in a subacute manner. Other symptoms may include drooling, muffled voice, and dyspnea. Streptococcus and Staphylococcus bacteria are the most common
Acute epiglottitis in a COVID-19 positive patient. There have been more than 178 million global cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, with more than 3.8 million deaths worldwide [1]. COVID-19 can present with a wide variety of symptoms, and one rare manifestation that has been reported in the literature is acute epiglottitis. To date, there have been two reported cases of acute epiglottitis in COVID-19 positive patients [2, 3]. We present a case of a 49-year-old male presenting to a community emergency department with the chief complaint of dysphagia and sore throat, confirmed as acute epiglottitis, in the presence of a positive rapid COVID-19 PCR test.
Use of Indirect Laryngeal Biopsy Forceps to Treat Epiglottic Abscess. To evaluate the efficacy of indirect laryngeal biopsy forceps in the treatment of epiglottic abscess (EA). Twenty patients were diagnosed with EA in our department and were randomly divided into group A (indirect laryngeal biopsy forceps combined antibiotics) and group B (antibiotics only). Demographics, the degree of epiglottic and arytenoid swelling, and inflammatory cells were collected for analysis. The drainage of EA was performed under local anesthesia in conscious patients with indirect laryngeal biopsy forceps and 70° direct laryngoscopes. The length of symptomatic relief and length of hospitalization were assessed. Ten patients were treated with indirect laryngeal biopsy forceps under the view of the 70° direct
Tonsillar hypertrophy and prolapse in a child - is epiglottitis a predisposing factor for sudden unexpected death? Tonsillitis, with associated tonsillar hypertrophy, is a common disease of childhood, yet it is rarely associated with sudden death due to airway obstruction. Lethal complications involving the inflamed tonsils include haemorrhage, retropharyngeal abscess and disseminated sepsis. We . The rounded shape of the tonsils may facilitate some airflow past the enlarged structures and hence protect against asphyxial death when the enlarged tonsils fill the laryngo-pharynx. Epiglottal and proximal laryngeal edema may play a more significant role in asphyxial unexpected deaths in cases of tonsillitis with tonsillar hypertrophy than previously suspected. This focusses the importance of careful
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