EJMO. 2018; 2(2): 65-69 | DOI: 10.14744/ejmo.2018.98598

Schematization of the Katilmis Technique for Vocal Cord Lateralization: How Is It Done?

Riza Dundar¹, Yilmaz Ozkul², Murat Songu², Erkan Kulduk³, Huseyin Katilmis^4
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Vocational School of Health Scienses Eskisehir Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, ²Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Izmir Tranining and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey, ³Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kiziltepe State Hospital, Mardin, Turkey, ⁴Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Efes ENT Hospital, Izmir, Turkey,

Objectives: The aim of this study was to demonstrate a technique for vocal and ventricular fold lateralization in patients with bilateral vocal fold immobility (BVFI) using crossing sutures with the thyroplasty window technique. Methods: A total of 76 patients diagnosed with BVFI were operated on using this previously described technique involving vocal and ventricular fold lateralization using crossing sutures with a thyroplasty window between February 2006 and April 2016. Results: All of the patients displayed marked symptomatic Improvement in dyspnea. No patient experienced aspiration postoperatively or during follow-up. Conclusion: Vocal and ventricular fold lateralization using crossing sutures with the thyroplasty window technique is an effective procedure in the rehabilitation of BVFI.

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Dundar R, Ozkul Y, Songu M, Kulduk E, Katilmis H. Schematization of the Katilmis Technique for Vocal Cord Lateralization: How Is It Done?. EJMO. 2018; 2(2): 65-69

Corresponding Author: Riza Dundar

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