Introduction Vertical partial laryngectomy (VLP) is used for cancers extending to or crossing the anterior commissure. Hence the resection as typically performed entails removal of several millimeters of the contralateral…
Introduction Cancer of the larynx arises from three subsites in the larynx: the supraglottis, glottis, and subglottis. Subglottic primaries comprise less than 5% of cancers of the larynx. The incidence…
Introduction Trauma to the larynx accounts for less than 1% of all trauma. This is explained in part by the fact that the larynx is relatively protected by the mandible,…
Introduction Bilateral vocal fold immobility (BVFI) is an uncommon condition with potentially significant negative effects on breathing and quality of life. Patients usually have symptoms of airway obstruction, such as…
Introduction The ventricle ends in a blind pouch anteriorly called the sacculus or saccule, which is variously known as the appendix ventriculi larynges or Hilton’s sac. Laryngocele refers to a…
Keywords laryngoplasty, thyroplasty, vocal cord paralysis, glottic insufficiency Introduction Medialization laryngoplasty or thyroplasty type I was first described and later popularized by Ishiki during the 1970s. Netterville first reported…
Introduction Medialization laryngoplasty (type I thyroplasty) and arytenoid adduction are excellent surgical options for rehabilitation of the voice in patients suffering from glottic insufficiency. These are great options for surgical…
Introduction Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a rare viral-induced disease of the upper aerodigestive tract characterized by epithelial lesions. Caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), this disease presents in both children…
Introduction The term vocal fold injection (VFI) typically refers to global vocal fold augmentation for purposes of addressing glottic insufficiency, although superficial injection into the lamina propria is performed occasionally…
Introduction Patients complaining of hoarseness, vocal fatigue, diminished vocal range, strain, or other vocal issues require a complete laryngeal examination. Based on the findings of this examination, several treatments may…
