aryepiglottic folds, and (3) bulky arytenoids, which tend to prolapse into the airway with inspiration.
[radiologykey.com]
These bands are known as the aryepiglottic folds. The shortened aryepiglottic folds cause the epiglottis to be curled on itself.
[en.wikipedia.org]
Thus, when the issue is shortened aryepiglottic folds, resection with microscissors2, laser16, or microdebrider17 is recommended.
[scielo.br]