Abstract
Arytenoid adduction surgery was performed on 20 patients with unilateral vocal cord immobility. In 2 cases, an immobile vocal fold was restored after the surgery. Case 1 was a nurse who suffered from idiopathic unilateral paralysis and, as a result, arytenoid adduction was performed. The paralyzed vocal fold was restored 2 months after the surgery. Case 2 was a teacher who suffered from Rheumatoid arthritis with unilateral cricoarytenoid joint involvement and the Isshiki method was selected as the method of treatment. The adductory motion impairment of the vocal fold was restored 5 months after the surgery.
