Thyroplasty type I using Gore-Tex® patch

Abstract

Six patients with unilateral vocal fold paralysis underwent type I thyroplasty using an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (Gore Tex^®) patch for improvement of hoarse vocalization. Voice quality was successfully improved in all patients. Gore Tex^® is a well-proven material, easy to trim and insert, therefore it is very useful for type I thyroplasty.