Injection laryngoplasty under ultrasonographic control.
Álvaro CarrilloLaura García-Del-SaltoMiguel VacaPublished in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2021)
With this technique, the position of the needle in the depth of the vocal fold and its spatial relations with nearby structures can be assessed. This allows for an accurate infiltration of the material in contrast to other techniques and avoids discomfort related to the gag reflex with nasofibrolaryngoscopy. No specific complications have been observed so far, however, this technique may be difficult in cases with calcified cartilages or uncooperative patients.