Open AccessArytenoid adduction technique for correction of paralytic dysphonia
Author(s) -
V. Phaniendra Kumar,
Sridhar R Reddy,
M. H. Das,
D. C. S. Srinivas
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.229
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 2231-3796
pISSN - 0973-7707
DOI - 10.1007/bf02991471
Subject(s) - medicine , laryngoplasty , otorhinolaryngology , laryngeal paralysis , head and neck surgery , vocal fold paralysis , surgery , larynx , paralysis
Development of phonosurgical techniques like Medialization Laryngoplasty (M.L) or Thyroplasty has opened new horizons in the management of paralytic dysphonia. The Arytenoid Adduction (A.A) technique as originally described by Professor Isshiki of Japan, added a new dimension for improvement of voice in cases of paralytic dysphonia particularly in large posterior complimentary to medialization laryngoplasty over a period of 2 years are described.