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Therapy Decision-Making in Epiglottis Collapse

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Epiglottis collapse (EC) can be treated nonsurgically and/or surgically. The selection of treatment modality, however, can be challenging, involving some unease and controversy. In this chapter, we propose an assessment procedure for patients with EC, based on some published data and the authors’ own experience.

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  1. General Hospital Celje, Celje, Slovenia

    Matej Delakorda

  2. Jan Tooropstraat, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Nico de Vries

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    Nico de Vries

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Delakorda, M., de Vries, N. (2023). Therapy Decision-Making in Epiglottis Collapse. In: Delakorda, M., de Vries, N. (eds) The Role of Epiglottis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34992-8_14

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