Vocal Cord Filling Injection Laryngoplasty
What is Vocal Cord Filling (Injection Laryngoplasty)?
Ankara vocal cord filling is a treatment method that can be applied in cases where the vocal cords lose volume, mass and movement due to various reasons.
To whom is vocal cord filling applied?
Ankara vocal cord filling is a treatment method applied in cases where the quality of full closure of the vocal cords is impaired, especially in vocal cord paralysis. Vocal cord groove, age-related volume loss in the vocal cord (presbarynx), thinning of the vocal cord for various reasons (atrophic dysphonia) are other frequently used conditions.
Is the Effect of Vocal Cord Filling Temporary?
Ankara vocal cord filling is classified as short-term and long-term fillings according to the material used. While the duration of effect of some of them is limited to months, some of them can provide benefits for more than a year.
Is Anaesthesia Applied During Vocal Cord Filling?
Ankara vocal cord filling can be performed both without anaesthesia while awake and under general anaesthesia in the operating room. The conditions under which the filling will be applied are determined by considering various parameters such as the general condition of the patient and the disease for which it is applied.
Can Vocal Cord Filling Be Performed More Than Once?
Yes, when it is thought that the effect of the filling has passed, it can be applied again.
Which Complaints Does Voice Cord Filler Offer Solution?
Vocal cord filler is used in various diseases, especially diseases that cause hoarseness. It is also a useful treatment method in cases where the vocal cords cannot be completely closed and as a result, there is a risk of secretions and food escaping into the lungs.
What are the Alternatives to Vocal Cord Filling Treatment?
In some disorders that can be treated with vocal cord filling, voice therapy and open vocal cord surgery (thyroplasty) can be applied as alternative treatment methods.
How do I know if vocal cord filling is suitable for my case?
Whether this treatment is suitable for you can be determined after a detailed examination of your vocal cords. This examination can be performed by videolaryngostroboscopy and/or flexible distal chip endoscopic examination. You can find detailed information on these topics on the relevant pages of our website.
We wish you a healthy voice.