Glottic insufficiency: the use of fat and fascia grafts

Glottic insufficiency has been managed since the beginning of the twentieth century. The autologous grafts, as fat and muscular fascia, have shown safety and good results. The authors discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using fat and fascia in the management of glottic insufficiency, regardi...

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Published in:Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology 2006-01, Vol.72 (1), p.140-144
Main Authors: de Giacomo Carneiro, Christiano, Tsuji, Domingos Hiroshi, Sennes, Luiz Ubirajara, Filho, João Aragão Ximenes, Imamura, Rui
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adipose Tissue - transplantation
Animals
autologous
Dogs
fascia
Fascia - transplantation
fat
Glottis - pathology
Glottis - surgery
graft
Humans
Laryngeal Diseases - pathology
Laryngeal Diseases - surgery
larynx
Review
Transplantation, Autologous
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Summary:Glottic insufficiency has been managed since the beginning of the twentieth century. The autologous grafts, as fat and muscular fascia, have shown safety and good results. The authors discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using fat and fascia in the management of glottic insufficiency, regarding historical aspects, inflammatory process and surgical techniques.
ISSN:1808-8694
1808-8686
DOI:10.1016/S1808-8694(15)30047-1