## Overview Epiglottic entrapment occurs when the aryepiglottic fold envelops the epiglottis, restricting its movement. It can cause respiratory noise, exercise intolerance, or abnormal swallowing and is diagnosed by endoscopy. ## Causes Congenital redundancy of the aryepiglottic tissue or acquired inflammation/scarring. ## Diagnosis Resting or exercising endoscopy showing the epiglottis covered by the fold. ## Treatment Surgical axial division of the entrapping fold, often performed standing or under general anesthesia. Prognosis is generally good. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good for uncomplicated cases. Recurrence is uncommon after complete division. ## Prevention None specific.
respiratory noise; exercise intolerance; abnormal swallowing; visible on endoscopy
## Overview Epiglottic entrapment occurs when the aryepiglottic fold envelops the epiglottis, restricting its movement. It can cause respiratory noise, exercise intolerance, or abnormal swallowing and is diagnosed by endoscopy. ## Causes Congenital redundancy of the aryepiglottic tissue or acquired inflammation/scarring. ## Diagnosis Resting or exercising endoscopy showing the epiglottis covered by the fold. ## Treatment Surgical axial division of the entrapping fold, often performed standing or under general anesthesia. Prognosis is generally good. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good for uncomplicated cases. Recurrence is uncommon after complete division. ## Prevention None specific.
respiratory noise; exercise intolerance; abnormal swallowing; visible on endoscopy