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Bilateral medialization thyroplasty: an effective approach to severe, chronic aspiration.
Journal of Laryngology and Otology 2006 August
AIMS: To demonstrate the efficacy of bilateral medialization thyroplasty as a treatment for severe, chronic aspiration. To review the literature on surgical options available in the treatment of severe aspiration.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three cases that underwent bilateral medialization thyroplasty are described. The technique used was the standard medialization thyroplasty described by Isshiki as a unilateral procedure. The assessment and rehabilitation of these patients is discussed.
RESULTS: All patients stopped aspirating following surgery. One patient returned to a normal diet and one patient returned to a solid diet. All patients required a permanent tracheostomy.
CONCLUSION: Bilateral medialization thyroplasty offers an effective surgical option in the treatment of severe, chronic aspiration. It maintains good voice, with a possible return to oral diet. The operation is easily reversible if the patient's condition alters.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three cases that underwent bilateral medialization thyroplasty are described. The technique used was the standard medialization thyroplasty described by Isshiki as a unilateral procedure. The assessment and rehabilitation of these patients is discussed.
RESULTS: All patients stopped aspirating following surgery. One patient returned to a normal diet and one patient returned to a solid diet. All patients required a permanent tracheostomy.
CONCLUSION: Bilateral medialization thyroplasty offers an effective surgical option in the treatment of severe, chronic aspiration. It maintains good voice, with a possible return to oral diet. The operation is easily reversible if the patient's condition alters.
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