Type 2 thyroplasty for spasmodic dysphonia: fixation using a titanium bridge.
OBJECTIVE
In order to facilitate surgery for spasmodic dysphonia, i.e. type 2 thyroplasty, a device was designed to fix the incised edges of the thyroid cartilage firmly.


METHODS
Various types and sizes of titanium bridge were developed for clinical use.


RESULTS
The results of surgery for spasmodic dysphonia were satisfactory in all 10 cases in which the new titanium bridge was used. No complications have been encountered to date.


CONCLUSIONS
Type 2 thyroplasty for spasmodic dysphonia was made easier to perform using the new titanium bridge, and more stable fixation of the reconstructed thyroid cartilage was achieved.
Isshiki
Nobuhiko
N
Isshiki Clinic, Nishinomiya, Japan. isshiki@mbox.kyoto-inet.or.jp
Yamamoto
Ichiro
I
Fukagai
Suminori
S
D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000592:standards*; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013957:Thyroid Cartilage / Q000601:surgery*; D014025:Titanium; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000601:surgery; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000601:surgery*; D014833:Voice Quality
D014025:Titanium