Thyroplasty surgeries include a group of surgical techniques to treat spasmodic dysphonia/laryngeal dystonia by modifying the cartilage surrounding the larynx. These adjustable and reversible procedures involve manipulating the cartilage by implanting wedges or shims to hold the tissue in place. A number of variations of this procedure are currently used and are effective for restoration of the voice after paralysis or in changing the pitch of the voice.
Last updated: November 2021
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