Effect of injection laryngoplasty material on outcomes in pediatric vocal fold paralysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While injection laryngoplasty is becoming increasingly common in children, there has not been clearly established guidelines for the choice of injection material. This study evaluates for variability in post-surgical outcomes between different materials used for injection laryngoplasty in the treatment of pediatric unilateral vocal cord paralysis.

Methods

In this cohort study, a retrospective chart review was performed for all patients undergoing injection laryngoplasty for unilateral vocal cord paralysis at our tertiary-care children's hospital between January 2010 and December 2019. Patients with vocal cord paresis or bilateral vocal cord paralysis were excluded from this study. Demographics, pre- and post-injection clinic visits, and operative reports were revi

SUBMITTER: Bishop R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9360818 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature