The 3D Printing of the Paralyzed Vocal Fold: Added Value in Injection Laryngoplasty.

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The 3D Printing of the Paralyzed Vocal Fold: Added Value in Injection Laryngoplasty.

J Voice. 2017 Aug 18;:

Authors: Hamdan AL, Haddad G, Haydar A, Hamade R

Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Three-dimensional (3D) printing has had numerous applications in various disciplines, especially otolaryngology. We report the first case of a high-fidelity 3D-printed model of the vocal cords of a patient with unilateral vocal cord paralysis in need of injection laryngoplasty.
METHODOLOGY: A case report was carried out.
RESULTS: A tailored 3D-printed anatomically precise models for injection laryngoplasty has the potential to enhance preoperative planning, resident teaching, and patient education.
CONCLUSION: A 3D printing model of the paralyzed vocal cord has an added value in the preoperative assessment of patients undergoing injection laryngoplasty.

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