Full Description
This book provides step-by-step illustrated descriptions of diverse vocal fold injection techniques, including some not previously described. The aim is to provide laryngologists in general, and especially those who are less experienced, with the detailed understanding and guidance needed in order to achieve optimal outcomes. Highly experienced experts describe approaches via the transoral, transnasal, and transcutaneous routes and offer guidance on indications, injection materials, pre- and postoperative care, and the management of complications. Special considerations that must be borne in mind when employing different vocal fold injection techniques, in different settings, are also carefully explained. In offering comprehensive, up-to-date information on this minimally invasive and cost-effective procedure, Vocal Fold Injection will be an essential aid for practitioners.
Contents
Part 1 General Considerations & Preoperative Preparations.- 1 History of Vocal Fold Injection.- 2 Surgical Anatomy for Vocal Fold Injection.- 3 Laryngeal Diseases Indicative for VF injection (Indications for vocal fold injection).- 4 Anesthesia for Vocal Fold Injection.- 5 Transoral Approach to Vocal Fold Augmentation.- 6 Trans-Cricothyroid Approach.- 7 Trans-Thyrohyoid Approach.- 8 The Transcartilaginous Approach for Injection Laryngoplasty.- Part 2 Considerations in VF Paralysis (Considerations in Immobile Vocal Folds).- 9 Optimal Injection Timing for VF Paralysis.- 10 Ideal Material Selection for Vocal Fold Augmentation.- 11 Autologous Materials for VF Injection.- 12 EMG Guided Injection Laryngoplasty.- 13 Ancillary Techniques for VF Injection.- Part 3 Postoperative Care.- 14 Post-injection care and complication management.- 15 Perioperative Voice Therapy.- Part 4 Special Considerations in Various VF Injections (Considerations in Mobile Vocal Folds).- 16 Botulinum ToxinInjection for Laryngeal Disorders.- 17 Vocal fold steroid injection.- 18 VF growth factor injection.- 19 Other therapeutic vocal fold injections.
