Type 2 thyroplasty for spasmodic dysphonia: fixation using a titanium bridge.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

In order to facilitate surgery for spasmodic dysphonia, i.e. type 2 thyroplasty, a device was designed to fix the incised edges of the thyroid cartilage firmly.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

Various types and sizes of titanium bridge were developed for clinical use.

RESULTS:

The results of surgery for spasmodic dysphonia were satisfactory in all 10 cases in which the new titanium bridge was used. No complications have been encountered to date.

CONCLUSION:

Type 2 thyroplasty for spasmodic dysphonia was made easier to perform using the new titanium bridge, and more stable fixation of the reconstructed thyroid cartilage was achieved.

• Authors: Nobuhiko Isshiki, Ichiro Yamamoto, Suminori Fukagai
• Journal: Acta oto-laryngologica (Acta Otolaryngol) Vol. 124 Issue 3 Pg. 309-12 (Apr 2004) ISSN: 0001-6489 [Print] England
• PMID: 15141760 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Titanium

Topics

• Humans
• Prostheses and Implants (standards)
• Prosthesis Design
• Thyroid Cartilage (surgery)
• Titanium
• Treatment Outcome
• Vocal Cords (surgery)
• Voice Disorders (surgery)
• Voice Quality