Tragal Cartilage Versus Fascia Lata Implant for Treatment of Glottic Insufficiency: A Randomized Clinical Trial

40 patients with glottic insufficiency over the age of 18 years old who presented to the otorhinolaryngology outpatient clinic at (blinded for peer review) were the subjects of this prospective study. Two equal groups (A&B) of patients were randomly separated. For group (A), the tragal cartilage implants were used to enhance the vocal folds; for group (B), fascia lata implants were utilized. Auditory perceptual assessment of voice (APA), voice handicap index (VHI), and computerized speech lab (CSL) were used for voice assessment, penetration aspiration score (PAS), and dysphagia handicap index (DHI) for aspiration assessment during preoperative and postoperative evaluation.
Source: Journal of Voice - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research