The expansion of the hypopharynx by correction of glosso-larynx

Authors
Nitta, M Mukai, S Mukai, C
Citation
M. Nitta et al., The expansion of the hypopharynx by correction of glosso-larynx, PSY CLIN N, 54(3), 2000, pp. 344-345
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Clinical Psycology & Psychiatry
Journal title
PSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES
ISSN journal
13231316 → ACNP
Volume
54
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
344 - 345
Database
ISI
SICI code
1323-1316(200006)54:3<344:TEOTHB>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
The width of the hypopharynx and oropharynx before and after the operation correction of glosso-larynx (CGL) was compared by cranial X-ray film. After the operation, the hyoid bone was seen to have moved downward, and the cra nial bone was observed to have rotated forward. As a result, the hypopharyn x and the oropharynx were expanded. Expansion of the hypopharynx resulted i n the decreased resistance of flow decreased and the increased in airflow.