Communication by voice depends on symmetrical vibrations within the vocal folds (VFs) and
is indispensable for various occupations. VF scarring is one of the main reasons for …

Objectives/Hypothesis Current interventions in the management of vocal fold (VF)
dysfunction focus on conservative and surgical approaches. However, the complex structure …

Objective: To assess intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors in the development of posterior glottic
stenosis (PGS) in intubated patients. Methods: Patients diagnosed with PGS between …

Vocal fold (VF) fibrosis is a major cause of intractable voice-related disability and reduced
quality of life. Excision of fibrotic regions is suboptimal and associated with scar recurrence …

Objectives/Hypothesis Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) hold therapeutic promise for vocal
fold scar, yet the precise mechanism (s) underlying tissue level changes remain unclear. We …

Objectives/Hypothesis Laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS) is a chronic fibrotic disease
characterized by fibroblast proliferation, collagen deposition, and matrix remodeling in the …

Objectives/Hypothesis The aim of this study was to understand current protocols for voice
rest implemented by laryngologists immediately after phonomicrosurgery for benign vocal …

Scarring of the vocal fold lamina propria (LP) can cause considerable voice disorders due to
reduced pliability in scar tissue, attributed in part to abnormal extracellular matrix (ECM) …

The physical properties of a biomaterial play an essential role in regulating immune and
reparative activities within the host tissue. This study aimed to evaluate the immunological …

Vocal fold scar remains a therapeutic challenge. Basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) was
reported to have regenerative effects for vocal fold scar, although it has the disadvantage of …