Long-term result of vocal cord augmentation with autogenous fat.
The use of autogenous fat for augmentation of the paralyzed vocal fold is a promising substitute for alternate injectable material such as Teflon (polytef paste, polytetrafluoroethylene; Ethicon) and Gelfoam (absorbable gelatin sponge; Upjohn). Long-term histologic evaluation of fat grafts to the larynx has not previously been reported in the literature. We present a case report of autogenous fat augmentation of a paralyzed vocal fold with documentation of persistent fat graft present 5 months after transplant.
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA.
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D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D000368:Aged; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D007830:Larynx / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014854:Lateral Medullary Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery