Abstract
Ankylosis of the cricoarytenoid joints due to rheumatoid arthritis can cause severe laryngeal obstruction. With a mobilization and laterofixation procedure, five of six patients were successfully operated upon. Documented improvement of breathing was achieved and the voice function was acceptable after decannulation.
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