Stoffel Operation

Stoffel surgery, also known as Lorenz-Stoffel neurotomy, is a surgical procedure used to treat spastic diplegia that occurs with cerebral palsy. This operation was developed by German orthopedic surgeon Adolf Stoffel in the early 20th century.

Spastic diplegia is the most common form of cerebral palsy, which is characterized by heavy movement and contraction of the leg muscles. This disease occurs due to brain damage in early childhood. Stoffel surgery was developed to improve leg function in patients with this disease.

During Stoffel surgery, some of the nerve fibers responsible for contracting the leg muscles are cut off. This reduces the force of muscle contraction and improves control over leg movement. The operation is performed under general anesthesia and can be performed on one or both legs.

Although Stoffel surgery can improve leg function, it is not a cure for cerebral palsy, and results may vary depending on the patient. Additionally, this surgery may have some complications such as bleeding, infection, and loss of sensation in the legs.

Despite these limitations, the Stoffel procedure continues to be used to treat spastic diplegia throughout the world. It may be effective in improving leg function and quality of life for patients with this condition. However, before deciding to have surgery, patients should discuss the possible risks and benefits of the procedure with their doctor.

Stoffel surgery is one of the methods of surgical treatment of laryngeal stenosis, which is used in cases where other treatment methods are ineffective or impossible.

Laryngeal stenosis is a disease in which the lumen of the larynx narrows. This condition can be caused by various reasons, for example, tumors of the larynx, trauma or infectious processes. As stenosis develops, the larynx begins to shrink, which leads to decreased blood flow and impaired breathing.

In the past, surgical treatment of laryngeal stenosis was quite difficult and traumatic. However, thanks to the development of new technologies and tools, it has become possible to carry out more efficient operations. One of