Thyroarytenoid Muscle Ablation for Treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Phonosurgery & Laryngology

Author
1. Jyoti Dabholkar
2. Neeti Kapre
3. Priya Shah
4. Arpit Sharma
ISSN
2230-7508
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10023-1024
Volume
1
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2011
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
    1. Seth GS Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    2. Medanta Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
    3. Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
    4. Arvind Eye Institute, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
    1. Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge College of Dental Sciences & Research Center, Ahmedabad Gujarat, India
    1. Department of ENT, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    1. Department of ENT, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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    Abstract

    Adductor spasmodic dysphonia is the most common form of laryngeal dystonia and comprises about 80% of all laryngeal dystonias. It is characterized by strained and strangled voice quality causing significant impairment to the patient. This article focuses on the surgical treatment of adductor spasmodic dysphonia by thyroarytenoid muscle ablation. It provides longlasting control of symptoms and patient satisfaction is very high.

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