Laryngeal Framework Surgery for Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis
10.22469/jkslp.2022.33.2.59
- Author:
Heung Eog CHA
1
;
Joo Hyun WOO
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Gachon University College of Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Laryngology Phoniatrics and Logopedics
2022;33(2):59-63
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The laryngeal framework surgery (LFS) is an operation to correct the position and tension of the vocal cords by changing the laryngeal cartilage and muscles. LFS such as type 1 thyroplasty, arytenoid adduction, and arytenopexy is performed to improve the voice of patients with unilateral vocal cord paralysis. It is known that the voice improvement effect of LFS in patients with unilateral vocal cord paralysis is excellent and lasts for a long time. LFS can also be operated under local anesthesia. Complications are not common, however, severe complications like airway obstruction could occur after the operation. Recently, several other attempts to modify the traditional surgical method have been reported. This review is intended to be helpful in understanding the characteristics and changes in laryngeal framework surgery.
