Intralaryngeal arytenoidectomy. A report of six cases

Six cases of bilateral abductor palsy with stridor are presented. Following unilateral intralaryngeal arytenoidectomy, four had adequate airways and reasonable voices. Two required bilateral arytenoidectomy, one acquired an adequate airway at the expense of a weakened voice, and the other still requires a tracheostomy. There was only one minor complication. Decannulation and discharge from hospital were usually rapid.