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 - 2001
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/bf02991543
Subject(s) - medicine , laryngoplasty , posterior commissure , otorhinolaryngology , head and neck surgery , laryngeal paralysis , arytenoid cartilage , anterior commissure , commissure , surgery , larynx , anatomy , nucleus , psychiatry
Development of phonosurgical techniquec like Medialization Laryngoplasty (M. L.) or Thyroplasty has opened new horizon 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 commissure defects. 9 cases of primary and secondary arytenoid adduction technique done as complementary to medialization laryngoplasty over a period of 2 years are described.