Journal article
Options for treatment of a small glottic gap
Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology, v 8(3), pp 720-729
Jun 2023
PMID: 37342105
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Abstract
BackgroundGlottic insufficiency, or glottic gap as it is commonly called, is a common cause of dysphonia, producing symptoms of soft voice, decreased projection, and vocal fatigue. The etiology of glottic gap can occur from issues related to muscle atrophy, neurologic impairment, structural abnormalities, and trauma related causes. Treatment of glottic gap can include surgical and behavioral therapies or a combination of the two. When surgery is chosen, closure of the glottic gap is the primary goal. Options for surgical management include injection medialization, thyroplasty, and other methods of medializing the vocal folds. MethodsThis manuscript reviews the current literature regarding the options for treatment of glottic gap. DiscussionThis manuscript discusses options for treatment of glottic gap, including the indications for temporary and permanent treatment modalities; the differences between the available materials for injection medialization laryngoplasty and how they affect the vibratory function of the vocal folds and vocal outcome; and the evidence that supports an algorithm for treatment of glottic gap. Level of Evidence3a-Systematic review of case-control studies.
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- Title
- Options for treatment of a small glottic gap
- Creators
- Yolanda D. Heman-Ackah - UF Hlth Jacksonville, Dept Otolaryngol Head & Neck Surg, Jacksonville, FL USAChandra M. Ivey - ENT and AllergyRonda Alexander - Montefiore Medical Center
- Publication Details
- Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology, v 8(3), pp 720-729
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Number of pages
- 10
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Otolaryngology (and Head and Neck Surgery)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000972739400001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85153510593
- Other Identifier
- 991021931908204721
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