Publisher's Synopsis
Scar tissue is a constant concern to all surgeons, but none more so than in laryngeal surgery, where scar restricts the natural movement of the vocal folds. The removal of plyps, cancers, nodules, as well as adjustments necessitated by neurological impacts inevitably leave scar. The natuarl movement of the vocal fold, with its many layers is inevitably damaged, and there is presently no known alternative or 'cure'. This book examines the state of the art, and looks at different strategies and procedures to minimze scar. Practical, with surgical procedures in step by step detail, the book covers myriad procedures, as well as therapy planning, and concludes with a very interesting, illuminating and promising chapter on the future, with particular regard to cell technology.
