Özet:

Laryngeal web is a membrane-like structure extending across both halves of the larynx which may develop in the supraglottic, glottic, and subglottic regions, and can be congenital but often develops due to previous coarse laryngeal surgery. Our case is of a 13-year-old male patient who had been receiving asthma treatment for five years due to dyspnea and hoarseness. Videolaryngoscopy performed at our clinic revealed subglottic web and left vocal cord paralysis. Direct laryngoscopy was performed under general anesthesia and the subglottic web was eradicated with radiofrequency. The patient’s postoperative dyspnea completely improved and hoarseness was partially improved. Despite laryngeal web and unilateral vocal cord paralysis, our patient was 13 years of age. Despite all radiological examinations, pathology may remain undetected. Endoscopic examination must be especially performed in children with stridor and dyspnea to exclude congenital laryngeal pathologies.

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