Medialization Laryngoplasty With Strap Muscle Transposition for Vocal Fold Atrophy with or without Sulcus Vocalis

Abstract

The results indicate that medialization laryngoplasty with strap muscle transposition is a prosthesis-free, safe, and effective technique for correcting SGI caused by vocal fold atrophy.

Transoral laser ventricular fold resection and thyroarytenoid myoneurectomy for adductor spasmodic dysphonia: Long‐term outcome

“…Voice assessments and laryngostroboscopic examination were performed as previously reported 7–11. Patients were examined 1 or 2 weeks preoperatively and again at approximately 1, 3, 6, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months postoperatively.…”

Sulcus vocalis: A new clinical paradigm based on a re‐evaluation of histology

“…This is compounded by glottic insufficiency due to volume loss from the introverted lesion . For the latter aspect, some form of augmentation or medialization is readily embraced by most authors . Direct instrumentation of the sulcus is typically viewed with more reservation.…”

Comparison of voice outcomes after trial and long‐term vocal fold augmentation in vocal fold atrophy

“…Typical voice complaints of elderly patients include change in voice quality, discomfort with talking, and increased effort . To date, different behavioral and surgical interventions have tried to address voice complaints related to vocal fold atrophy with variable success . The exact cause(s) for this inconsistent response to treatment remains unclear, resulting in some uncertainty regarding expected outcomes following treatment.…”