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Laryngochondroplasty significantly improves quality of life for male-to-female transgender individuals. The procedure offers statistically significant benefits across general, social, and physical aspects, as measured by the Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI).

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Gender-Affirming Care
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Laryngochondroplasty is a surgical procedure to reduce the prominence of the thyroid cartilage (Adam's apple).
  • This procedure is often sought by male-to-female transgender individuals as part of their gender affirmation process.
  • Assessing patient-reported outcomes is crucial for evaluating the efficacy of such interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the surgical technique for laryngochondroplasty in male-to-female transgender patients.
  • To evaluate the benefits of laryngochondroplasty using the Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI).

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective case series design was employed.
  • The Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI) survey was administered to patients who underwent laryngochondroplasty.
  • Demographic data and concomitant gender-affirming surgeries were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • 73 out of 91 patients (80% response rate) completed the GBI survey.
  • Patients reported statistically significant improvements in overall GBI scores and all subscores (general, social, physical).
  • Average patient age was 31.4 years, with a median wait time of 95.7 days for surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Laryngochondroplasty is a safe and effective procedure for male-to-female transgender patients seeking to reduce thyroid cartilage prominence.
  • The procedure leads to significant improvements in patient-reported quality of life.
  • The GBI is a valuable tool for quantifying the benefits of laryngochondroplasty.