Journal of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology of Shandong University ›› 2023, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (5): 184-191.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1673-3770.0.2022.297

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Therapeutic progress of glottic insufficiency caused by unilateral vocal fold paralysis

ZEGN Qinghan, LÜ Dan   

  1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
  • Published:2023-10-13

Abstract: Vocal folds are important structures of voice formation. Their dysfunction affects the voice, breathing, and swallowing function. Glottis insufficiency is common in the clinic, and its most common etiology is unilateral vocal fold paralysis, which can lead to hoarseness, dyspnea, and complications such as dysphagia and aspiration, which seriously affect the quality of life and are potentially life-threatening. Therefore, it is very important to find the cause of glottic insufficiency and choose the appropriate treatment. At present, there are various treatment methods for glottic insufficiency caused by unilateral vocal fold paralysis; however, their therapeutic effect has not reached the optimal state. Therefore, herein, we review the treatment progress of glottic insufficiency caused by unilateral vocal fold paralysis.

Key words: Glottic insufficiency, Unilateral vocal fold paralysis, Injection laryngoplasty, Tissue engineering technology

CLC Number: 

  • R767.4
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