CO<sub>2</sub> Laser Division of Neo-Vallecula Improves Dysphagia in the Postlaryngectomy Patient: A Case Series and Review of the Literature

<div>Intraoperative images: neo-vallecula before and after CO<sub>2</sub> laser division. Images showing the intraoperative findings for patient 1. (a) A band of tissue, the neo-vallecula, is limiting a full view of the pharynx. (b) The band of tissue is retracted superiorly using a suction. (c) Intraoperative image of the band of tissue following CO<sub>2</sub> laser division, demonstrating a widely patent pharynx.</div>

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Figure 1: CO<sub>2</sub> Laser Division of Neo-Vallecula Improves Dysphagia in the Postlaryngectomy Patient: A Case Series and Review of the Literature 

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CO2 Laser Division of Neo-Vallecula Improves Dysphagia in the Postlaryngectomy Patient: A Case Series and Review of the Literature

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CO₂ Laser Division of Neo-Vallecula Improves Dysphagia in the Postlaryngectomy Patient: A Case Series and Review of the Literature