[Pediatric sulcus vocalis].
OBJECTIVE
To observe the clinic features of the sulcus vocalis in children.


METHODS
From Jan 1995 to April 2005,56 cases of pediatric sulcus vocalis were found by video-laryngoscopy. All received an operation called sulcus vocalis microdissection and vocal cord plasty with four steps: an incision along the superolateral edge of the sulcus; freeing of the mucosa adhering to the vocal ligament; detachment of the ligamentous fibers; redraping of the mucosa.


RESULTS
The total effective rate was 96.4% after surgical treatment.


CONCLUSIONS
There are 5% sulcus vocalis among children referred for voice disorders. The sulci are frequently found in association with other laryngeal abnormalities. Sulcus vocalis microdissection and vocal cord plasty might be a rational and effective surgical modality.
Xu
Zhongqiang
Z
Department of Otolaryngology, Wuhan Children Hospital, Wuhan 430016, China. zxwyzq@163.com
Xia
Zhongfang
Z
Wang
Zhinan
Z
Jiang
Feng
F
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000002:abnormalities*