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Thyroplasty

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, Bed turned 180 degrees
Time : 1-2 hours (average)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : Contraindicated

Anesthetic Approaches

1MAC, Local Anesthetic
The Surgery

In this surgery, they will alter the thyroid cartilage in order to change the length and/or position of the vocal cords. This surgery is performed to try and improve phonation (voice).

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