"Epiglottis" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A thin leaf-shaped cartilage that is covered with LARYNGEAL MUCOSA and situated posterior to the root of the tongue and HYOID BONE. During swallowing, the epiglottis folds back over the larynx inlet thus prevents foods from entering the airway.
| Descriptor ID |
D004825
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A02.165.257.625.411 A02.165.407.500.411 A04.329.591.411
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| Concept/Terms |
Epiglottis- Epiglottis
- Epiglottic Cartilage
- Cartilage, Epiglottic
- Cartilages, Epiglottic
- Epiglottic Cartilages
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| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Epiglottis" by people in Profiles.
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The anesthesia airway evaluation: Correlation with sleep endoscopy findings. Am J Otolaryngol. 2020 Mar - Apr; 41(2):102362.
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Treatment of early-stage laryngeal cancer: A comparison of treatment options. Oral Oncol. 2018 12; 87:8-16.
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Airflow Shape Is Associated With the Pharyngeal Structure Causing OSA. Chest. 2017 09; 152(3):537-546.
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Histological insight into the pathogenesis of severe laryngomalacia. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2001 Oct 19; 61(1):31-8.
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Laryngeal mask airway facilitated fibreoptic bronchoscopy in infants. Can J Anaesth. 1997 Dec; 44(12):1242-7.
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Normal erect swallowing. Normal function and incidence of variations. Invest Radiol. 1985 Oct; 20(7):717-26.
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Cicatricial pemphigoid in a 6-year-old child: report of a case and review of the literature. Pediatr Dermatol. 1984 Jul; 2(1):13-22.
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Rifampin prophylaxis against H. flu type b spread - is it valid? Hosp Pract (Off Ed). 1982 Nov; 17(11):124A-C, 124K-L, 124N-P.
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Rifampin chemoprophylaxis for household contacts of patients with invasive infections due to Haemophilus influenzae type b. J Pediatr. 1981 Mar; 98(3):485-91.
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Epiglottic enlargement following radiation treatment of head and neck tumors. Pediatr Radiol. 1981 Feb; 10(3):165-8.