Arytenoid adduction and medialization laryngoplasty

Authors
Woo, P
Citation
P. Woo, Arytenoid adduction and medialization laryngoplasty, OTOLAR CLIN, 33(4), 2000, pp. 817
Citations number
32
Categorie Soggetti
Otolaryngology
Journal title
OTOLARYNGOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00306665 → ACNP
Volume
33
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0030-6665(200008)33:4<817:AAAML>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Arytenoid adduction and medialization laryngoplasty have become the mainsta y of static surgical rehabilitation of the larynx after vocal fold paralysi s. The rationale for considering one versus a combination of the two proced ures has not been well addressed. This article outlines the basic science o f the procedures and the clinical technical modifications necessary to make the surgery easier.