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Bilateral medialization laryngoplasty

G N Postma1, P D Blalock, J A Koufman

  • 1Center for Voice Disorders of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157-1034, USA.

The Laryngoscope
|October 20, 1998
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Bilateral medialization laryngoplasty (BML) significantly improves voice and swallowing in patients with glottal insufficiency. Adjunctive lipoinjection can further enhance outcomes for selected cases, with most patients reporting satisfaction.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Speech and Language Pathology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Glottal insufficiency, often due to aging (presbylaryngis) or vocal fold paresis, significantly impairs voice and swallowing.
  • Surgical interventions aim to restore glottal function and improve quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the indications, surgical techniques, and outcomes of bilateral medialization laryngoplasty (BML).
  • To assess the efficacy of BML, with or without adjunctive lipoinjection, in treating glottal insufficiency.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 39 patients undergoing BML for various causes of glottal insufficiency.
  • Analysis of clinical, acoustical, and patient-reported outcomes, with 74% having complete pre- and post-operative data.

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Main Results:

  • 90% of patients experienced significant voice and swallowing improvement after BML.
  • 83% achieved complete glottal closure, resulting in normal or near-normal voices.
  • 85% of patients would recommend the surgery, with lipoinjection serving as a useful adjunct.

Conclusions:

  • Bilateral medialization laryngoplasty is an effective surgical treatment for symptomatic vocal fold bowing and glottal insufficiency.
  • Adjunctive lipoinjection can enhance voice outcomes in select patients following BML.