Israeli medicine is a guarantee of diagnostic accuracy and treatment effectiveness. Every year, Israeli doctors, using advanced technologies, restore the health of thousands of foreign citizens coming to Israel for treatment from all over the world. It is estimated that every year 30 to 50 thousand patients from abroad come to Israel for medical care. The popularity of this medical direction is a consequence of the high level of Israeli medicine and relatively low prices for medical services compared to other developed countries.
The innovative healthcare system in Israel is considered one of the best in the world due to the high professionalism, experience of doctors, and modern equipment in hospitals across the country. The reputation of Israeli doctors is based on their vast experience and knowledge gained from comprehensive research in all fields of medicine, including otolaryngology. Patient reviews from those who have undergone treatment at Ichilov confirm the high level of medical and ancillary services at this clinic.
About the Disease
Chondropneumonitis of the larynx is a pathology caused by infectious diseases, characterized by the penetration of purulent flora into the perichondrium. Without adequate treatment, chondropneumonitis can take an acute form and may then progress to a chronic stage.
Primary perichondritis develops in infectious diseases such as measles, influenza, and others. Secondary forms of the disease include lesions of the laryngeal mucosa and damage to the perichondrium with cartilage. These pathological processes develop in syphilis, cancer, tuberculosis, and most often due to various traumas. Additionally, there is radiation chondropneumonitis, which develops during or after radiation therapy for malignant laryngeal tumours, and toxic chondropneumonitis, which occurs due to mercury poisoning.
There is also a conditional division into external and internal chondropneumonitis depending on where the pathological process predominates – on the outer or inner surface of the cartilage and perichondrium. Most often, both layers of the perichondrium are affected.
Treatment Methods for Chondropneumonitis of the Larynx
In treating chondropneumonitis of the larynx, the underlying disease is treated, and the causes of traumatic chondropneumonitis are eliminated.
Medication Treatment
Antibiotics in combination with sulfonamides are used to treat chondropneumonitis of the larynx. In cases of severe pain, inhalations or lubrication of the larynx with dicain are also performed. Intranasal novocaine blockade yields good results. The patient is given a semi-liquid food in a puree form. In cases of severe dysphagia, nutritional enemas are prescribed. The use of a gastric tube is not recommended as it will be a constant irritant.
Surgery
In cases of internal perichondritis, decongestants are prescribed to prevent the development of asphyxia, and if laryngeal stenosis increases, a tracheotomy is performed. If a limited abscess is present, it is opened with a laryngeal knife endolaryngeally, allowing for the removal of any freely lying necrotic tissue.
If such interventions are ineffective, an external operation is performed: resection of the thyroid cartilage with submucosal opening of the abscess, without, incision or splitting of the larynx, with scraping of granulations and fistulas, or with wide submucosal excision of all affected cartilages. If there are indications for laryngeal opening, it is advisable to perform laryngotracheostomy, i.e., to incise the larynx and the upper rings of the trachea, suturing their mucous membrane to the skin.
Radical types of surgical treatment for this disease are not always advisable. If the inflammatory foci are small and well-defined, chondropneumonitis of the larynx can be treated conservatively or conservatively surgically.
Additional Measures
Simultaneously with the aforementioned methods, general strengthening treatment and glucocorticoid therapy are prescribed to prevent the recurrence of scar formation. Physiotherapy (ultraviolet irradiation, electrophoresis with potassium iodide) and sessions with a speech therapist are indicated.
Diagnostic Methods for the Disease
Diagnosis at Ichilov Clinic is conducted in a timely manner and usually consists of three key stages – consultation with the attending physician, diagnostic studies, and a council.
Consultation
Upon the patient's arrival at the clinic, the attending physician conducts an examination, studies the medical history, and clarifies symptoms. To confirm the diagnosis and obtain data on the patient's overall condition, a series of diagnostic tests are ordered, which are conducted the following day.
Diagnostic Tests
Among the studies that may be ordered for the diagnosis of chondropneumonitis are the following:
- Complete blood count.
- Wassermann reaction test.
- Microflora sensitivity test to antibiotics.
- Laryngoscopy.
- Neck X-ray.
- CT of the neck and MRI of the soft tissues of the neck.
Council
Once the examination results are ready, an expert group is assembled, which includes doctors from related specialties. They collectively review the clinical case and select a relevant treatment scheme. This approach allows for consideration of all nuances of the patient's condition, avoiding medical errors and improving prognosis.
- Computed Tomography
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- X-ray
How Much Does Treatment Cost in Israel
The cost of treatment directly depends on the patient's condition and the complexity of the clinical case. Treatment methods are prescribed individually, and treatment schemes can vary significantly. The final price is announced after the completion of a comprehensive examination.
Preliminary costs can be learned in advance, even at the stage of preparing for the trip to Israel. To get prices for possible procedures, contact our medical consultant by calling or requesting a callback.
Advantages of Treatment in Israel
The main reasons why patients choose treatment in Israeli clinics:
- The Medical Tourism Index (MTI) rankings compiled in 2020 and 2021 show that Israel ranks 3rd and is a world leader in medical tourism.
- Major Israeli clinics, such as Ichilov, are well-equipped with modern medical technology, allowing for accurate diagnosis and more effective treatment.
- Israeli doctors, alongside medical practice, are constantly engaged in scientific research, implementing innovative methods in the medical field, often before they appear in other countries.
- Thanks to strong government support, the cost of treatment in Israel is favorably different from prices in clinics in Europe and the USA.
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