Professor Efraim Evyatarleading otolaryngologist, ENT surgeon
Injuries and certain diseases, as well as surgical removal of formations, can lead to narrowing of the laryngeal lumen or damage to the vocal cords. The surgery to restore the normal lumen of the larynx and the condition of the vocal cords is called laryngoplasty. There are two types of laryngoplasty: classical - using a laryngoscope and surgical instruments, and injection.
Laryngoplasty procedure at Top Ichilov Clinic
Classical laryngoplasty is indicated in the presence of anatomical defects of the larynx. During the surgery, the laryngeal cartilages are split, scar tissue is excised, the mucosal defect is closed, and the lumen of the larynx is dilated. The modern execution of this surgery at Top Ichilov Clinic is performed under the control of a laryngoscope using a microscope, microsurgical instruments, or a flexible laser.
In cases of vocal cord paralysis or atrophy, laryngoplasty is also performed with the transplantation of adipose tissue or using plastic and organic implants.
Injection laryngoplasty involves the transplantation of the patient's adipose tissue into the vocal cord apparatus. During the surgery, a laryngoscope and microscope are used, as well as an injection needle.
When using plastic and organic implants, the vocal cord is pressed to the center. This creates effective coverage of the glottis.
For injection laryngoplasty at Top Ichilov Clinic, in addition to adipose tissue, other substances are also used. Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages. For example, the patient's own adipose tissue does not cause an allergic reaction; however, the effect of such transplantation lasts no more than a year due to the resorption of the transplanted tissue. Other substances may be synthetic or of animal origin, which can lead to allergic reactions in patients. At the same time, the effect of their use lasts up to 5 years. Therefore, the choice of which substance to prefer is decided on a case-by-case basis.
It should be noted that specialists at Top Ichilov Clinic are also engaged in the development of new drugs for the treatment of vocal cord paresis using injection laryngoplasty.
At Top Ichilov, laryngoplasty is performed under the guidance of
Many patients who are about to undergo laryngoplasty prefer Top Ichilov Clinic because:
- Highly qualified professionals work here;
- The clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for both diagnosis and treatment;
- The doctors at the clinic prefer organ-preserving surgeries.
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