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Endoscopic view of the right laryngopyocele before marsupialisation and excision.
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Suspension laryngoscopy was performed with supraglottic jet ventilation, and a bulging mass was then seen protruding over her right subglottic area and partially obstructing her laryngeal inlet (Figure 1).
CT image immediately postoperatively with evidence of the marsupialised laryngopyocele on the right.
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Endoscopic view of larynx 14 days after treatment with evidence of good healing.
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The patient underwent a repeat microlaryngoscopy and biopsy of the area 14 days later, which showed good healing (Figure 3).