Autologous fat implantation for vocal fold scar

Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2010 Dec;18(6):503-6. doi: 10.1097/MOO.0b013e32833f8c21.

Abstract

Purpose of review: To evaluate current information and practice regarding autologous fat implantation for treatment of vocal fold scar and to summarize the surgical technique.

Recent findings: There has been no recent literature on this topic.

Summary: Autologous fat implantation is useful and effective for severe and/or extensive vocal fold scar.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / transplantation*
  • Cicatrix / pathology
  • Cicatrix / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Laryngoscopy / methods
  • Male
  • Risk Assessment
  • Transplantation, Autologous
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vocal Cords / pathology
  • Vocal Cords / surgery*
  • Voice Quality