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152 HEAD AND NECK SURGERIES

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Figure 25-11 A, Once the incision has been made through the cricothyroid membrane, self-retaining retractors

are placed to aid visualization of tl1e caudal aspect of the larynx. B, The soft palate is elevated from below the epiglot-

tis and becomes visible within the larynx (arrow). C, The free edge of the soft palate is then grasped on midline with

Allis tissue forceps.

Figure 25-12 A, The free

edge of the soft palate is retracted

caudally. B, Long-handled or

right angle scissors are used to

start a cut on midline directed

to the opposite side. The tissue

removed should taper to a point

and be approximately 2 cm in

length. C, The procedure is

repeated on the opposite side. D,
B
The tissue removed should be

wide at the center and tapering

a maximum of 10 mm to a point

approximately 2 cm 011 either

side of midline.
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D