Thyroarytenoid Muscle Avulsion.

Authors

Philip J Maxwell
Daniel Eichorn, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Robert T Sataloff

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-1-2023

Abstract

Thyroarytenoid muscle avulsion is a rare condition in which laryngeal trauma causes a separation of the thyroarytenoid muscle from the arytenoid cartilage. Typically, symptoms are nonspecific but include severe dysphonia and voice fatigue. They are similar to symptoms of vocal process avulsion. Strobovideolaryngoscopy, laryngeal electromyography, and laryngeal computed tomography may be helpful in diagnosis. However, intraoperative palpation under general anesthesia is the most definitive way to establish its diagnosis. We present two cases of thyroarytenoid muscle avulsion, a condition that has not been described previously. Surgical techniques for repair are detailed.

Comments

This article was published in Journal of Voice.

The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2023.03.008.

Copyright © 2023 The Voice Foundation.

Publication Title

Journal of Voice

Recommended Citation

Maxwell, Philip J; Eichorn, Daniel; and Sataloff, Robert T, "Thyroarytenoid Muscle Avulsion." (2023). Otolaryngology (ENT) Resident Research. 99.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/ent_residents/99

PubMed ID

37012094