Glottic Closure Patterns: Type I Thyroplasty Versus Type I Thyroplasty With Arytenoid Adduction
Although larger glottic gaps and vertical height discrepancies may lead some surgeons to predict that an AA is warranted, the usefulness of AA may not always be related to these parameters. Ultimately, voice improvement and not geometry should guide the surgeon’s decision making.
from the Journal of Voice
Posted on March 25, 2010, in Research and tagged Arytenoid adduction, dysphonia, Glottic closure, Glottic insufficiency, Gore-tex, Laryngeal framework surgery, Thyroplasty, Videostroboscopy, vocal cord paralysis, Vocal cord paresis. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a Comment.

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