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[A new laryngoscope for endolaryngeal microsurgery. A contribution to injector respiration (author's transl)]. 1981

H Weerda, and P Pedersen

A new laryngoscope was developed in order to improve visualization of the larynx and to better adapt the instrument to individual clinical circumstances. As such, the Kleinsasser laryngoscope was divided into tow parts, with the width between the two halves changed by adjustment of a screw. The lower part of the instrument can also be moved to provide more space near the larynx. Since the laryngoscope is open laterally, there is more space for the operator, and shorter instruments can be used for endolaryngeal manipulations. The endoscope can be used for intubation as well as for injection of oxygen under pressure at 0.5 bar (with an inspiration-expiration ratio of 1:2 at a frequency of 13/min). With the new instrument, the advantages of the Kleinsasser laryngoscope have been combined with the Killian suspension endoscope.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007818	Laryngeal Diseases	Pathological processes involving any part of the LARYNX which coordinates many functions such as voice production, breathing, swallowing, and coughing.	Laryngeal Perichondritis,Larynx Diseases,Disease, Laryngeal,Disease, Larynx,Diseases, Laryngeal,Diseases, Larynx,Laryngeal Disease,Laryngeal Perichondritides,Larynx Disease,Perichondritides, Laryngeal,Perichondritis, Laryngeal
D007822	Laryngeal Neoplasms	Cancers or tumors of the LARYNX or any of its parts: the GLOTTIS; EPIGLOTTIS; LARYNGEAL CARTILAGES; LARYNGEAL MUSCLES; and VOCAL CORDS.	Cancer of Larynx,Laryngeal Cancer,Larynx Neoplasms,Cancer of the Larynx,Larynx Cancer,Neoplasms, Laryngeal,Cancer, Laryngeal,Cancer, Larynx,Cancers, Laryngeal,Cancers, Larynx,Laryngeal Cancers,Laryngeal Neoplasm,Larynx Cancers,Larynx Neoplasm,Neoplasm, Laryngeal,Neoplasm, Larynx,Neoplasms, Larynx
D008866	Microsurgery	The performance of surgical procedures with the aid of a microscope.
D012121	Respiration, Artificial	Any method of artificial breathing that employs mechanical or non-mechanical means to force the air into and out of the lungs. Artificial respiration or ventilation is used in individuals who have stopped breathing or have RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY to increase their intake of oxygen (O2) and excretion of carbon dioxide (CO2).	Ventilation, Mechanical,Mechanical Ventilation,Artificial Respiration,Artificial Respirations,Mechanical Ventilations,Respirations, Artificial,Ventilations, Mechanical
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D020704	Laryngoscopes	Endoscopes for examining the interior of the larynx.	Laryngoscope