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EJMO. 2018; 2(2): 65-69 | DOI: 10.14744/ejmo.2018.98598Schematization of the Katilmis Technique for Vocal Cord Lateralization: How Is It Done?
Riza Dundar
1, Yilmaz Ozkul
2, Murat Songu
2, Erkan Kulduk
3, Huseyin Katilmis
41Department 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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