Complementary Reinnervation in Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To achieve glottal gap closure in unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) through complementary ansa cervicalis nerve muscle pedicle laryngeal reinnervation (ANMP-LR).

Introduction

ANMP-LR is easy to learn and does not require recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) transection.

Materials and methods

Twelve patients with unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) were included, who received ANMP-LR and could be followed up for at least 6-24 months. At baseline, after 3-6 (T1), 12 (T2) and 24 months (T3), Voice Handicap Index (VHI), perceived roughness (R) and breathiness (B), sound pressure level (SPLmax), maximum phonation time (MPT), Dysphonia Severity Index (DSI) and glottal gap (GG) were recorded.

Results

R and B were significantly reduced at T1, MPT and SPLm

SUBMITTER: Mueller AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11851322 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature