PubMed · 15141760
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.
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Nobuhiko Isshiki, Ichiro Yamamoto, Suminori Fukagai. 2004. Type 2 thyroplasty for spasmodic dysphonia: fixation using a titanium bridge.. https://doi.org/10.1080/00016480410016261
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