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Platelet-Rich Plasma for Vocal Fold Scar: A Preliminary Report of Concept.
Bhatt, Neel K; Gao, William Z; Timmons Sund, Lauren; Castro, M Eugenia; O'Dell, Karla; Johns, Michael M.
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  • Bhatt NK; University of Washington Division of Laryngology, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington.
  • Gao WZ; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington DC.
  • Timmons Sund L; USC Voice Center, Tina and Rick Caruso Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
  • Castro ME; USC Voice Center, Tina and Rick Caruso Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
  • O'Dell K; USC Voice Center, Tina and Rick Caruso Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
  • Johns MM; USC Voice Center, Tina and Rick Caruso Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California. Electronic address: michael.johns@med.usc.edu.
J Voice ; 37(2): 302.e17-302.e20, 2023 Mar.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33446439
INTRODUCTION: Vocal fold atrophy and scar can lead to loss of normal superficial lamina propria, negatively affecting the vibratory function of the vocal fold. These changes can lead to dysphonia, vocal fatigue, decreased volume, and altered pitch. Treatment options for these conditions are limited. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) consists of platelets, growth factors, and cytokines derived from the patient's own blood and is believed to activate tissue regeneration. The purpose of this study was to review the technical aspects of collecting PRP and injecting it into the vocal fold injection - based on our initial experience with this procedure. CASE: A patient with vocal fold scar was identified and enrolled in an ongoing prospective clinical trial study of a series of 4 monthly subepithelial vocal fold PRP injections, which was temporarily halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Patient underwent a single injection of autologous PRP into the left vocal fold. There were no adverse events during the study period. Subjective improvement in voice was noted at 1 month after injection with subsequent return to baseline over the next 4 months. Videostroboscopy performed on postinjection day 1 and day 7 and demonstrated no concerning exam changes. Compared to the preinjection baseline, the patient-reported voice-handicap index-10 (VHI-10) and voice catastrophization index were similar at 4 months following injection (20 to 20 and 4 to 3, respectively). Independent perceptual analysis of voice showed improvement at 4 months postinjection, compared to baseline consensus auditory-perceptual evaluation of voice 60 to 44. CONCLUSIONS: This preliminary report was part of a prospective trial investigating the use of PRP to treat vocal fold atrophy and scar. This work highlights the technical considerations for injecting PRP into the vocal fold. Planned prospective enrollment in this study will help to validate the safety and efficacy of PRP injections.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Enfermedades de la Laringe / Plasma Rico en Plaquetas / Disfonía / COVID-19 Tipo de estudio: Prognostic_studies Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: J Voice Asunto de la revista: OTORRINOLARINGOLOGIA Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Enfermedades de la Laringe / Plasma Rico en Plaquetas / Disfonía / COVID-19 Tipo de estudio: Prognostic_studies Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: J Voice Asunto de la revista: OTORRINOLARINGOLOGIA Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos