"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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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Epiglottis" by people in Profiles.
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Pauly M, Hogan T, Spindler M. Dysphagia in a Patient with Cervical Dystonia. Dysphagia. 2017 08; 32(4):583-585.
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Moore JE, Capo J, Hu A, Sataloff RT. Management of supraglottic stenosis using a novel stent design. J Voice. 2014 Jul; 28(4):515-7.
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Eller R, Hawkshaw M, Sataloff RT. Overcoming the epiglottis when a good examination is critical. Ear Nose Throat J. 2006 Nov; 85(11):702-3.
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Kulick RM, Selbst SM, Baker MD, Woodward GA. Thermal epiglottitis after swallowing hot beverages. Pediatrics. 1988 Mar; 81(3):441-4.
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Sacchetti A, Ramoska E. Ingestion of Compound W, an unusual caustic. Am J Emerg Med. 1986 Nov; 4(6):554-5.