Morphometrie des Kehlkopfes an Horizontalschnitten

Friedrich, Gerhard; Kainz, J.

doi:10.1055/s-2007-998496

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“…There are several reasons why the dimensions of the larynx and trachea should be known, such as for transplantation, stenting, intubation, cricothyroidotomy, and endoscopic procedures. Many studies have investigated this subject, but most authors have focused on specific questions related to the glottic region, 1 the thyroid cartilages, 2 the subglottic larynx, 3 and asymmetry. 4 However, some clinically important dimensions of the cricoid cartilage are missing from many reports.…”

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Dimensions of the Cricoid Cartilage and the Trachea

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In some women the inner diameter of the cricoid ring does not permit passage of a standard-size (7 mm, internal diameter [ID]) tracheal tube or a standard-size rigid endoscope through the larynx without mucosal damage. The small distance between the cricoarytenoid joints in many women and some men is the basis for of the clinical observation that women, especially, receive pressure necroses at the medial sides of the arytenoid cartilages attributable to tracheal intubation with standard tubes. The large difference in almost all sizes and shapes of the cricoid cartilage and trachea makes it impossible to standardize the rigid stents used in these organs. When transplantation to the larynx is planned, this variation of the anatomy must be considered.

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“…The dimensions of the trachea are important and should be known because it is crucial for diagnosis, tracheal resection, transplantation, stenting, intubation, and endoscopic operations. Almost studies had investigated and focused on the glottic area [2], the thyroid cartilage [3], the subglottic area [4,5], and asymmetric measurements [6]. But, some essential dimensions of the trachea and cricoid cartilage are mostly lacking in the literature.…”

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Tracheal and subglottic dimensions: a computed tomography cross section study of adult population

El-Anwar,

El-Hussiny,

Osman

et al. 2024

Egypt J Otolaryngol

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Background The computed tomography (CT) details of the dimensions of the trachea and the subglottic area are not fully covered in the literature, so it is important to build up a database for the CT measurements of that area. Preoperative details of the trachea are crucial prior to any approach or procedure involving the trachea. So, the aim of this study was to determine the different dimensions of the trachea and subglottic area by computed tomography (CT). Methods From 100 CTs of the trachea acquiring the axial images via the multiplanar reformates for all subjects to get the delicate details measuring the transverse diameter (width) and the anteroposterior diameter (depth) of the trachea and subglottic area. Results The mean tracheal width was 15.5 ± 2.1 mm (range = 11.5–21.7), and its mean anteroposterior diameter was 16.56 ± 2.77 mm (range = 11.8–25.1), while the mean width of the subglottic area was 15.1 ± 1.86 mm (range = 12.3–21.1), and its mean anteroposterior diameter was 17.75 + 2.76 (range = 12.9–25.2). All the dimensions of the trachea and the subglottic area were found significantly smaller in female than males. There was positive correlation between anteroposterior and transverse diameters of the trachea with the subglottic area with more tendency for more subglottic area dimension with increase tracheal dimensions and vice versa. Conclusion The current work updates the CT knowledge about the tracheal and subglottic area dimensions enhancing the surgeons, anesthetist, and radiologists data and orientation of the tracheal dimensions and could aid effective and safe tracheolaryngeal surgery.

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