Abstract
Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the management of suboptimal injection of calcium hydroxylapatite during augmentation laryngoplasty. Study Design: A retrospective review was conducted at four Voice and Swallowing centers to identify patients who had a suboptimal injection of calcium hydroxylapatite during augmentation laryngoplasty. Results: Five patients (ages 19-75) were identified with an impaired voice secondary to a superficial injection of calcium hydroxylapatite or over-medialization of the true vocal fold. All patients underwent revision surgery with all experiencing subjective and objective improvement. Conclusion: Micro flap excision can lead to successful return of vibratory function after a suboptimal injection of calcium hydroxylapatite. Complete control of the initial injection is paramount to avoiding this complication.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2260-2263 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Laryngoscope |
Volume | 118 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2008 |
Keywords
- Calcium hydroxylapatite
- Injection laryngoplasty
- Superficial injection
- Vocal fold augmentation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology