Hydron Gel Implants In Vocal Cords

Abstract

A new method for the adjustment of insufficient vocal cord was described. A Hydron rod was implanted while applying total anesthetization in a direct laryngoscopy according to Kleinsasser. The implant was introduced under an operational microscope into a transverse incision of the vocal mucosa in front of the insertion of the processus vocalis. A cylindrical implant made from dry Hydron gel was used, which swells in the tissue within a short time. The result of the operation performed successfully on 10 patients afforded an improvement in the quality of the voice as demonstrated by sound analysis, and also in a considerable decrease in the subjective trouble, especially disappearance of voice fatigue.