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Sharp resection of thickened submucosal tissue is performed laterally. The mucosa must be preserved for subsequent resurfacing. Mucosa overlying resected cartilage is preserved as a pedicled flap. Exposed cricoid cartilage is resurfaced by advancing the mucosa as advancement flap over cricoid and secured with a single interrupted 5-0 Vicryl suture (7).
