Chondrosarcoma of the larynx is a rare tumor of the upper respiratory tract that originates from cartilaginous tissue. The cricoid cartilage is the most frequent site of onset at the larynx. The diagnosis is not always easy, given the tumor's slow growth rate, the aspecificity of the symptoms, and the low degree of malignancy with which most cases present and which often causes it to be mistake...

The Sellick maneuver or cricoid pressure is an effective means of preventing passive aspiration of gastric contents. Recent studies recommend a pressure of 20 newtons (N) when the patient is awake, increasing to 30-40 N with unconsciousness. This study was proposed to determine whether with education and practice, anesthesia providers and assistants could be taught a recommended cricoid pressur...

OBJECTIVE To perform laryngotracheal reconstruction (LTR) using a vascularized neotracheal segment. DESIGN A neotracheal segment was created within the sternocleidomastoid muscle. An anterior cricoid split procedure was performed using a pedicled, vascularized neotracheal segment. Results were compared with a control group that underwent anterior cricoid split using standard (avascular) autog...

We present a case of rare pitfall in the diagnosis of an oesophageal foreign body due to the calcified vertical plate of the cricoid to highlight the need to be aware of this entity to avoid unnecessary morbidity.

Sarcomas account for a very small percentage of the head and neck malignancies in adults Laryngeal sarcomas represent 1% of all laryngeal malignancies. Chondrosarcoma is the most common laryngeal sarcoma, and originates mostly from the cricoid cartilage. Less than 3% of all cervicocephalic rhabdomyosarcomas is located in the larynx and laryngeal rhabdomyosarcoma is characterized by less aggresi...

Retropharyngeal cellulitis / abscess were very commonly seen in children in the past usually associated with oropharyngeal infection.1,2 Adult retropharyngeal cellulitis / abscess also occur due to trauma, infections, foreign body, impaction, and spread of infection to adjacent foci.1-4 Calcification of the posterior part of cricoid cartilage, arytenoid cartilage or posterior aspect of the thyr...

In the present study tissue samples were collected from external nares, nasal cavity, nasopharynx and larynx of six healthy adult Black Bengal goat. The samples were routinely prepared for histological observation. The external nares, and nasopharynx were lined by stratified squamous epithelium, and nasal cavity was ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium. Numerous hair follicles were ide...

Cricoid malformations vary according to their severity and anatomic features. Some of them get a delayed diagnosis in spite of the complex medical care. Objective: To present a case with a laryngeal malformation and our surgery technique. Material, method: A case presentation of a cannulated child, who previously had a heart surgery, with difficult decannulation. RESULTS The patient was consi...