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Vibratory function and healing outcomes after small intestinal submucosa biomaterial implantation for chronic vocal fold scar
Author(s) -
Pitman Michael J.,
Kurita Takashi,
Powell Maria E.,
Kimball Emily E.,
Mizuta Masanobu,
Chang Siyuan,
Garrett C. Gaelyn,
Rousseau Bernard
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.26883
Subject(s) - elastin , phonation , van gieson's stain , vocal folds , medicine , immunohistochemistry , submucosa , type i collagen , pathology , biomaterial , wound healing , h&e stain , surgery , larynx , biomedical engineering , audiology
Objectives/Hypothesis Vocal fold scar is a major cause of dysphonia, and optimal treatments do not currently exist. Small intestinal submucosa (SIS) is a biomaterial developed for the treatment of a variety of pathologies. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of SIS implantation on tissue remodeling in scarred vocal folds using routine staining, immunohistochemistry, and high‐speed videoendoscopy (HSV). Study Design Prospective, blinded group analysis. Methods Thirteen New Zealand White rabbits underwent a vocal fold scarring procedure followed by microflap elevation with or without SIS implantation. Seven months later, they underwent a phonation procedure with HSV and laryngeal harvest. Alcian blue and elastica van Gieson staining and immunohistochemistry for collagen types I and III were used to evaluate histological healing outcomes. Dynamic functional remodeling of the scarred vocal fold in the presence of SIS implants was evaluated using HSV imaging to capture restoration of vibratory amplitude, amplitude ratio, and left‐right phase symmetry. Results Density of collagen I was significantly decreased in SIS versus microflap‐treated vocal folds. No differences were found between groups for hyaluronic acid, elastin, or collagen type III. Organization of elastin in the subepithelial region appeared to affect amplitude of vibration and the shape of the vocal fold edge. Conclusions SIS implantation into chronic scar reduced the density of collagen I deposits. There was no evidence of a negative impact or complication from SIS implantation. Regardless of treatment type, organization of elastin in the subepithelial region may be important to vibratory outcomes. Level of Evidence NA. Laryngoscope , 128:901–908, 2018