[Modified type I thyroplasty for treating unilateral vocal cord paralysis].
OBJECTIVE
To explore a new surgical approach for treating unilateral vocal cord paralysis.


METHODS
Five cases of unilateral vocal cord paralysis due to various causes were treated with modified type I thyroplasty. Laryngostroboscopy and electroglottography were performed before and after the operations.


RESULTS
The vocal cords were shifted very close to the median line in all the 5 cases postoperatively as shown by laryngostroboscopy and electroglottography. Complete closure of the glottis was achieved. The patients had almost normal results of electroglottography, and the vocal sound nearly recovered normal or was significantly improved.


CONCLUSIONS
Modified type I thyroplasty is effective, safe and easy in treating unilateral vocal cord paralysis.
Li
Run-han
RH
Department of Otolaryngology, First People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan 528000, China. lrhan@fsyyy.com
Wu
Hong
H
Chen
Wei-xiong
WX
Zhu
Zhao-feng
ZF
Yu
You-jun
YJ
He
Fa-yao
FY
Zhang
Jian-li
JL
D000328:Adult; D000469:Alkaline Phosphatase / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013957:Thyroid Cartilage / Q000601:surgery*; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000601:surgery*
D000469:Alkaline Phosphatase