Augmentation and vocal fold biomechanics in a recurrent laryngeal nerve injury model

• DOI: 10.1002/lio2.853
• Publication Date: 2022-07-07T06:40:59Z
• Authors: Solaleh Miar; Benjamin Walters; Gabriela Gonzales; Ronit Malka; Amelia Baker; Teja Guda; Gregory R. Dion
• Keywords: Muscle Atrophy; Biomechanics; Vocal folds

Composite vocal fold (VF) biomechanical data are lacking for augmentation after recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury. We hypothesize resulting atrophy decreases VF stiffness and restores native biomechanics.