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Surgical Management of Buckled Thyroid Cartilage in the Setting of Dysphonia
Sydney Ring1, Allison Knewitz2, Andrew J Bowen2,3
1University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
Abstract:
Buckled thyroid cartilage is a rare, but documented structural anomaly that has been found in patients who suffer from dysphonia. Outside of a known trauma, the origin of the anomaly is unknown. We present a case study of a patient who suffered from significant cartilage buckling, and associated hoarseness. While there is a single case of surgical correction documented, we present a description of a surgical approach with detailed photo documentation. With promising outcomes, this case report highlights a novel and effective approach to addressing dysphonia in the setting of buckled thyroid cartilage. Laryngoscope, 135:833-835, 2025.
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