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Introduction to Thyroplasty
Thyroplasty is a surgical procedure that is performed
to improve the voice by altering the voice box that
is the cartilages of the larynx. The vocal folds that
are the vocal chords, inside the voice box are changed
and repositioned to alter the voice. It is also known
as laryngeal framework surgery.
Procedure of Thyroplasty
Generally, Thyroplasty is performed by making a small
incision in the skin near the larynx, after the patient
is anesthetized. A tiny piece of thyroid cartilage is
removed and replaced with a small block of silastic,
which is medical grade plastic that pushes the vocal
fold to midline
,thus improving the vocal chord closure. Next a fiberoptic
scope is inserted through the patient's nose to help
the surgeon performing thyroplasty observe the placement
of the block.
Length of Thyroplasty
The surgery of Thyroplasty generally takes 1 to 2 hours.
The patient is kept in the recovery room for observation
and discharged the next day.
Side Effects of Thyroplasty
The patient is asked to speak in a confidential voice
after the surgery and refrain from whispering and yelling.
As such there are no such noticeable side effects of
thyroplasty other than the common temporary effects
such as swelling and discomfort. Thyroplasty is a relatively
quick and painless surgery.
Apollo Hospital has ENT specialists and the foremost
ENT department that offers the latest in Thyroplasty
and other ENT care facilities and surgeries. There are
professional ENT doctors who perform Thyroplasty at
Apollo Hospital.
Note:
- Prices are subject to change or withdrawal without notice.
- These are indicative prices only and may vary depending on the conditon of the patient, at the time of admission.
- Apollo will provide final estimates at the time of patient's admission.
- Single room is well furnished with Bed, Sofa-cum-Bed for Companion, Cupboard, Medicine Drawer, TV, Telephone and
Wi-fi facility for Internet access. Mobile phones are available on request.
- Stay and food for one Companion with patient in a Single Room is included in the above packages.
- Services like Mobile, Laundry etc. will be charged extra.
- Post-stay outside the Hospital is at the personal expense of the patient and is not included in the above prices.
- 1 US $ = INR 45
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