Pediatric sulcus vocalis.
- Author:
Zhongqiang XU
1
;
Zhongfang XIA
;
Zhinan WANG
;
Feng JIANG
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, Wuhan Children Hospital, Wuhan 430016, China. zxwyzq@163.com
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Child;
Child, Preschool;
Female;
Humans;
Laryngeal Diseases;
congenital;
surgery;
Laryngoscopy;
Male;
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures;
methods;
Vocal Cords;
abnormalities
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2007;21(12):550-551
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To observe the clinic features of the sulcus vocalis in children.
METHOD:From Jan 1995 to April 2005,56 cases of pediatric sulcus vocalis were found by video-laryngoscopy. All received an operation called sulcus vocalis microdissection and vocal cord plasty with four steps: an incision along the superolateral edge of the sulcus; freeing of the mucosa adhering to the vocal ligament; detachment of the ligamentous fibers; redraping of the mucosa.
RESULT:The total effective rate was 96.4% after surgical treatment.
CONCLUSION:There are 5% sulcus vocalis among children referred for voice disorders. The sulci are frequently found in association with other laryngeal abnormalities. Sulcus vocalis microdissection and vocal cord plasty might be a rational and effective surgical modality.
