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Endoscopic vocal fold injection using a 25-gauge butterfly needle

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 February 2016

M A Buchanan ,
F Riffat  and
C E Palme
M A Buchanan*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
F Riffat
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
C E Palme
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
*
Address for correspondence: Mr Malcolm A Buchanan, Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, Sydney, NSW 2145, Australia Fax: +61 808 91025 E-mail: malcolm_buchanan123@hotmail.com
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Abstract

Objective:

To describe a useful technique for infiltrating a bulking agent using a butterfly needle, as part of a transoral endoscopic vocal fold medialisation procedure.

Methods:

This paper describes the procedure of grasping the needle with phonosurgery forceps and administering the injectate to the vocal fold through careful application of the syringe plunger via a length of rubber tubing from outside the mouth.

Results:

This procedure is performed routinely in our institution without complication. The advantages of this technique are discussed.

Conclusion:

This is a safe and easy method of injecting into a vocal fold.

Keywords

Medialization LaryngoplastyEndoscopyNeedle

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Type
Short Communications
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 130 , Issue 4 , April 2016 , pp. 398 - 400
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2016 

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