Bilateral medialization thyroplasty in patients with vocal fold atrophy with or without sulcus

ConclusionBilateral medialization thyroplasty is a valid treatment option for patients with atrophy with or without sulcus. Outcomes are comparable to other methods reported in literature. However, there is a great need for larger, prospective studies with long-term follow-up to gain more insight into the comparative voice outcomes for the different forms of surgery for patients with glottic incompetence due to atrophy with or without sulcus.

Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - April 1, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research