Professional
Technical
IVT
thyroplasty
Pronunciation: THY-row-plas-tee
Surgical procedure to improve voice quality by repositioning or modifying thyroid cartilage structures.
Full Definition
A voice restoration procedure performed to correct vocal cord paralysis or weakness, often following thyroid surgery. The procedure involves creating a window in the thyroid cartilage and inserting an implant to push the vocal cord toward the midline. This technique is frequently employed when recurrent laryngeal nerve injury has occurred during endocrine surgery, allowing patients to regain voice strength and quality.
Usage
Usage note: Often confused with thyroidoplasty; specify vocal cord surgery vs thyroid gland surgery.
In Context
- "Following RLN injury during thyroidectomy, the patient was referred for thyroplasty consultation six months postoperatively." — Surgical complication report
- "Voice therapy should be attempted before considering thyroplasty for unilateral vocal cord paralysis." — Treatment protocol
Also known as
laryngoplasty
medialization thyroplasty
Don't confuse with
thyroidoplasty