ENT >> Thyroplasty



Thyroplasty is a surgery designed to improve the quality of the voice of a person whose vocal chords have been damaged by trauma or disease. When the vocal cords do not move in tandem, it causes harshness in the voice quality. The voice might sound breathy or squeaky, and the condition might even lead to problems like choking.

Thyroplasty involves putting a tiny stent inside the vocal cord that helps hold the vocal cord in place and improve the voice quality. The surgery is performed at almost all the super specialty hospitals in India. The other ENT treatments offered at the Indian hospitals include uvulopalate surgery and laryngectomy.

Thyroplasty is a minimum risk procedure, and most patients find marked improvement in the quality of their voice over time. The person undergoing Thyroplasty generally needs an overnight stay at the hospital, and at least five days off from work. Voice quality rarely decreases after the operation, though it is still advisable to discuss the risks with your doctor before surgery.

At the Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, the ENT Department offers every surgery from block dissections of the neck to ear treatments like stapedotomy and tympanoplasty. Those who wish to undergo voice training and speech rehabilitation programs after Thyroplasty can do so at the world-class audiology and speech lab at the hospital.

Medical tour in India is the official healthcare facilitator for the Apollo Hospital. We will facilitate your discussions with the doctors at Apollo Hospital, and revert to you with their opinion on your case history.