Scarring and atrophy of the vocal folds (VF) is a wide-spread and simultaneously one of the most complex problems in otolaryngology. It may lead to prolonged and frequently irreversible …

Healthy and appropriate voice use can effectively prevent vocal fold scar. Excessive scarring from surgical treatment can be prevented by: Using careful and precise laryngeal and …

Three recent, groundbreaking studies could transform these insights into novel treatment options for patients.

Mar 3, 2025 · By optimizing dosing and combining treatment with injection and nebulization of aerosolized extract, the researchers will create a powerful, less invasive therapy for vocal fold …

Jan 29, 2025 · Vocal cord microflap surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that aims to remove or reshape scar tissue on the vocal cords. The surgeon makes tiny incisions in the scarred …

Dec 1, 2024 · Collagen fibrillar structures in vocal fold scarring and repair using stem cell therapy: a detailed histological, immunohistochemical and atomic force microscopy study

Our objective was to evaluate efficacy and biocompatibility of four bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cell (BM-MSC) and tunable hyaluronic acid based hydrogel (HyStem-VF) treatments …

Based on such histologic findings, innovative approaches have been developed, including administration of hyaluronic acid into injured or scarred vocal folds. Other strategies that have …

Jan 8, 2025 · PRP injections resulted in improved patient-reported outcome measures and auditory–perceptual measures of voice and are a promising treatment option for vocal fold …

Vocal fold scarring is caused by replacement of vocal fold mucosa with fibrous tissue due to repeated inflammation or trauma. It can lead to severe dysphonia. It is currently treated …