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ArticleLaryngoscope investigative otolaryngology2026

Transcervical Epiglottic Suspension for Severe Type III Laryngomalacia in Infants: Feasibility, Safety, and Effectiveness.

Weiguang Yang, Qingchuan Duan, Fei Zhang, Lan Jiang, Dongjie Seng, Ying Xu, Jie Zhang

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Weiguang YangDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University (Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou Children's Hospital), Henan Province Engineering Research Center of Early Diagnosis and Precise Treatment of Sleep Disordered Breathing Zhengzhou China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3052-0897
Qingchuan DuanDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing Key Laboratory for Pediatric Diseases of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, National Center for Children's Health (NCCH) Beijing China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2460-9334
Fei ZhangDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University (Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou Children's Hospital), Henan Province Engineering Research Center of Early Diagnosis and Precise Treatment of Sleep Disordered Breathing Zhengzhou China.
Lan JiangDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University (Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou Children's Hospital), Henan Province Engineering Research Center of Early Diagnosis and Precise Treatment of Sleep Disordered Breathing Zhengzhou China.
Dongjie SengDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University (Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou Children's Hospital), Henan Province Engineering Research Center of Early Diagnosis and Precise Treatment of Sleep Disordered Breathing Zhengzhou China.
Ying XuDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University (Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou Children's Hospital), Henan Province Engineering Research Center of Early Diagnosis and Precise Treatment of Sleep Disordered Breathing Zhengzhou China.
Jie ZhangDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University (Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou Children's Hospital), Henan Province Engineering Research Center of Early Diagnosis and Precise Treatment of Sleep Disordered Breathing Zhengzhou China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1621-7779

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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and clinical outcomes of transcervical epiglottic suspension in respiratory support-dependent infants with Type III laryngomalacia. Methods: This retrospective case series at a single-center tertiary children's hospital included consecutive infants with endoscopically confirmed Type III laryngomalacia who were dependent on respiratory support because of upper airway obstruction. These infants underwent transcervical epiglottic suspension between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025. Because all eligible infants treated during the study period were included, no a priori sample size calculation was performed. Outcomes included procedural success, operative time, suture duration, perioperative complications, liberation from respiratory support, avoidance of tracheostomy, improvement in airway obstruction, feeding recovery, and catch-up growth. Results: Fifteen infants were included. Median age at surgery was 58 days. Primary procedural success was achieved in 14 of 15 infants and in all infants after revision. All infants were liberated from respiratory support, and none required tracheostomy. Airway obstruction scores improved significantly after surgery ( Conclusion: Transcervical epiglottic suspension was feasible and was associated with rapid liberation from respiratory support and an acceptable safety profile in high-risk infants with Type III laryngomalacia. Level of Evidence: 4.

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airway obstructionepiglottic prolapseinfantlaryngomalaciatranscervical epiglottic suspension

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