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laryngotracheal

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la·ryn·go·tra·che·al (l-rngg-trk-l)
adj.
Relating to the larynx and the trachea.

laryngotracheal
pertaining to the larynx and trachea.

laryngotracheal aspiration
inhalation of oral, pharyngeal or gastric contents.


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Laryngotracheal reconstruction in congenital laryngeal webs and atresias.
6,7) Other surgical procedures that can be considered include: * tracheostomy * vocal fold medialisation * surgical management of cricopharyngeal dysfunction (CPD) or spasm * dilatation * Botox injection * cricopharyngeal myotomy * laryngotracheal separation (for severe life-threatening aspiration).
pneumonia from aspiration) and laryngotracheal aspiration has not been firmly established, but bacteria from the oropharynx are suspected to be the leading cause of pneumonia from aspiration [23].
 
 
 
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