Paulo Augusto de Lima Pontes

• Abstract

  A good vocal quality is always associated to a perfect vibration of the lamina propria of the vocal folds (VF). Some diseases may affect the gliding between the layers of the lamina propria, leading to glottal insufficiency. The laminar structures of the vocal fold are formed by tissues with abundant cells surrounded by the extra-cellular matrix. The most important structure for the maint…

  Experimental trial on the use of autologous cervical fascia and fat in the Reinke's space of pigs, AP.R

• Abstract

  One of the main alteration for the laryngeal function is the glottic insufficience that may be due to vocal atrophy, paresis, fibrosis, sulcus and arching. These situations can lead to aspiration and dysphonia. There are many techniques of correction of vocal insufficience among then the medialization and the injection of substances to increase the glottic volume. The fascia lata graft ha…

  Experimental trial to evaluate the integration and tissue reaction with the insertion of autologue fascia lata into the vocal muscle of rabbits, AP.R

• Abstract

  The surgical illnesses of the larynx can be approached by transoral (microlaryngoscopic) and transcervical (thyrotomies and laryngectomies) techniques. The transoral access is the one favoured by every surgeon when there is good surgical conditions, since it is less invasive e aggressive. However, there are patients that present access impossibility, be for they present tumors of great ex…

  Experimental study in minipigs of the efficacy and viability of the lateral laryngotomy for access to the laryngeal vestibule, AP.R

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