Functional Results After External Vocal Fold Medialization Thyroplasty With the Titanium Vocal Fold Medialization Implant

Abstract

The results confirm the external medialization of the vocal folds as an adequate method in the therapy of voice, swallowing, and breathing impairment attributable to an insufficient glottal closure. The titanium implant offers, apart from good tissue tolerability, the advantage of an easy, time-saving, and individually adjustable application during the operation.