Probing of the Arytenoid
Its Clinical Application
1986 年 32 巻 5 号 p. 787-788
詳細
1986 年 32 巻 5 号 p. 787-788
Probing of the arytenoid is a new method for treatment of incomplete glottic closure and impaired mobility of the vocal cords. 202 cases were given this treatment in our clinic. The method was proved to be simple, reasonable, effcctive and safe, and gave fairly sat- isfactory results in 85.15 ro of the cases. The procedure was usually done, under indirect or direct laryngoscopy after local anesthesia with an applicator, to close the glottis and make the arytenoid move freely. Consequent phonation was improved. The technique was based on various anatomical cosiderations. Indications for the use of procedure are incomplete glottic closure, fixed vocal cords, dislocation of the arytenoid and impaired movement of arytenoid accompanied by a certain degree of laryngeal obstruction. Factors which influence the results are proper selection of patients, duration of the disease, and the technique employed.
