Abstract：
Objectives: Congenital epiglottic cysts are rare disorders of the larynx with symptoms such as laryngeal stridor and inspiratory dyspnea and are life-threatening in severe cases. This study aimed to investigate the usefulness of low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation for congenital epiglottic cysts and provide a reference for clinicians to develop treatment options. Methods: The clinical data of children (n = 7, 4 males and 3 females) with congenital epiglottic cysts, who were admitted to the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University and Yuying Children\'s Hospital from March 2018 to March 2023, were analyzed retrospectively. Following preoperative examinations, all patients underwent low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation under general anesthesia, and the curative effect was evaluated. Following surgery, regular patient follow-up examinations were conducted to monitor recurrence. Results: The age at the time of operation ranged from 1 day to 99 days, with an average of 37.57 ± 35.01 days. The surgical procedure was successfully completed in all the children; dyspnea disappeared and no surgical complications were observed. In addition, during the postoperative follow-up period of 6 months to 5 years, recurrence was not observed. Conclusions: Low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation is a safe and effective procedure for treating congenital epiglottic cysts and deserves clinical application and promotion.
摘要：
目的：先天性会厌囊肿是罕见的喉部疾病，症状包括喉鸣和吸气性呼吸困难，严重时会危及生命。本研究旨在探讨低温等离子射频消融治疗先天性会厌囊肿的有效性,为临床医生制定治疗方案提供参考。方法:分析先天性会厌囊肿患儿(男4例,女3例)的临床资料,对2018年3月至2023年3月温州医科大学附属第二医院和育英儿童医院收治的患者进行回顾性分析。术前检查后，所有患者在全身麻醉下接受低温等离子射频消融术，并对疗效进行评价。手术后,定期进行患者随访检查以监测复发.结果:手术年龄1天至99天,平均37.57±35.01天。所有患儿均顺利完成手术，呼吸困难消失，无手术并发症。此外,术后随访6个月至5年,未观察到复发。结论:低温等离子射频消融术是治疗先天性会厌囊肿安全有效的方法,值得临床应用和推广。
