Suprahyoid and Inferior Constrictor Release for Laryngeal Lowering

Abstract

The closure of 2-cm defects without a releasing procedure is supported by this study. Larger defects of 3.5 cm, and occasionally 4 cm, can be closed safely without exceeding the critical tension level using a suprahyoid release. This study supports the use of the suprahyoid and inferior constrictor releases together for the uncomplicated closure of 4-cm defects.