What Does Medialized Mean?
Med·i·al·i·za·tion. (Mē'dē-Ăl-I-Zā'shŭn), an Operation to Move a Part Toward the Midline, Such as the Arytenoid Cartilage or Vocal Fold in Vocal Foldd...
med·i·al·i·za·tion. (mē'dē-ăl-i-zā'shŭn), An operation to move a part toward the midline, such as the arytenoid cartilage or vocal fold in vocal foldd paralysis.
What is the medical definition of Medialization?
Definition. Medialization laryngoplasty is a procedure that provides support to a vocal fold that lacks either the bulk, the mobility or both, that it once had. Most commonly it is used to try and correct a neurologic injury or problem that prevents full closure of the vocal fold or folds.
How long does a vocal cord implant last?
Temporary injections: A filler is injected into the vocal cord to make it thicker and move its inner edge closer to the middle. Temporary fillers often last one to three months.