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The Appendix of the Ventricle of the Larynx

1976; Radiological Society of North America; Volume: 120; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1148/120.3.571

1527-1315

Lawrence W. Bassett, William N. Hanafee, Rinaldo F. Canalis,

Head and Neck Anomalies

A review of 100 consecutive laryngograms showed visualization of the appendix of the laryngeal ventricle in 40% of cases. This high incidence of visulization is related to thorough anesthesia, repeated performance of phonation and the reverse "E" maneuver as well as awareness of the anatomical structure. The appendix of the laryngeal ventricle courses superiorly between the laryngeal vestibule and the thyroid cartilage which differentiates this normal structure from ulcerations and fistulous tracts of laryngeal tumors.