Vocal fold (or vocal cord) paralysis occurs when your vocal folds, the two bands of tissue in your larynx (voice box), stop moving. Usually, this occurs because one or both of the nerves that go to ...

Researchers have engineered a new hydrogel that shows early promise as a treatment for patients with vocal fold disorders. The hydrogel lasts longer than currently available treatments, which could ...

Arytenoidectomy is a surgical produce doctors use to widen the airway and help a person breathe. It is a common treatment for bilateral vocal fold paralysis (BVFP). During an arytenoidectomy, the ...

Different types of vocal cord surgery include microlaryngoscopy, medialization laryngoplasty, and reduction laryngoplasty. The type of surgery a person has may depend on the reason for the procedure.

Arytenoid dislocation is an infrequent yet significant complication following endotracheal intubation. It involves the displacement of the arytenoid cartilage from the cricoarytenoid joint, often ...

Several types of thyroplasty can alter or repair the vocal folds. This surgery is typically considered safe, and recovery times are minimal. A thyroplasty is a surgical procedure done to modify your ...

Doctors from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Hospital have successfully performed the Philippines’ first vocal implant surgery, restoring speech for a patient with vocal cord paralysis. According ...

Some of the most common vocal cord surgeries include medialization laryngoplasty, arytenoid adduction, and anterior glottic web formation. Vocal cord surgery is usually done to treat damage to the ...