Abstract
Small epiglottic cysts are generally observed throughout their course, as are larger asymptomatic cysts. The cyst wall or cyst is resected, however, in patients with paresthesia of the pharynx and larynx, e.g., a foreign-body sensation in the throat, difficulty in swallowing, or difficulty in breathing. We recently treated 9 symptomatic patients with epiglottic cysts, inserting an rigid endoscope through the oral cavity for cystectomy. This yielded a broad visual field enabling the entire cyst wall to be easily grasped while controlling bleeding. Cysts were thus completely extirpated. As of this writing, no postoperative complications or recurrence have been observed.
