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A Novel Approach for Thyroplasty Type 1, With Prolene Mesh. A Prospective Study.
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Prolene Mesh Vocal Cord Medialization Implant for Vocal Cord Paralysis and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 39 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Larynx performs important functions of the aero-digestive tract, it has vital role in control of breathing, phonation, deglutition and protection of lower respiratory tract from aspiration. Vocal cord paralysis is a common and at times debilitating laryngeal dysfunction that has great social and economic impact on patients life. Medialization thyroplasty (MT), if done accurately and up to the expectations of the patient is very rewarding. However different materials with some modifications in the technique of the classical Isshiki type 1 thyroplasty is in practice, each with its own profile of benefits and disadvantages. Most of them are costly and out of reach of general population. In this regard, we aim to test a prolene mesh implant, which is easily available and can be placed with relative ease.
Study Details
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Interventions
The surgery will be performed under local anesthesia (lignocaine with adrenaline 2%) and procedural sedation with propofol 25-100mcg/kg/min (only sedative dose) will be administered, so that the patient remains vocally responsive during the procedure. Incision will be made at the lower border of thyroid cartilage under aseptic measures. Skin flaps will be raised in sub-platysmal plane, strap muscles will be separated in the midline to expose the laryngeal cartilaginous framework. A simple laryngeal window approach will be used to place the Ethicon prolene mesh 6 x 6cm Swiss roll, secured with prolene 2/0 suture trimmed to the required size. Post op voice analysis will be done on 7th day and 14th post-operative day. Monthly follow up will be advised after that.