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Assessment of canine vocal fold function after injection of a new biomaterial designed to treat phonatory mucosal scarring.
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PMID:  21510143     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVES: Most cases of irresolvable hoarseness are due to deficiencies in the pliability and volume of the superficial lamina propria of the phonatory mucosa. By using a US Food and Drug Administration-approved polymer, polyethylene glycol (PEG), we created a novel hydrogel (PEG30) and investigated its effects on multiple vocal fold structural and functional parameters.
METHODS: We injected PEG30 unilaterally into 16 normal canine vocal folds with survival times of 1 to 4 months. High-speed videos of vocal fold vibration, induced by intratracheal airflow, and phonation threshold pressures were recorded at 4 time points per subject. Three-dimensional reconstruction analysis of 11.7 T magnetic resonance images and histologic analysis identified 3 cases wherein PEG30 injections were the most superficial, so as to maximally impact vibratory function. These cases were subjected to in-depth analyses.
RESULTS: High-speed video analysis of the 3 selected cases showed minimal to no reduction in the maximum vibratory amplitudes of vocal folds injected with PEG30 compared to the non-injected, contralateral vocal fold. All PEG30-injected vocal folds displayed mucosal wave activity with low average phonation threshold pressures. No significant inflammation was observed on microlaryngoscopic examination. Magnetic resonance imaging and histologic analyses revealed time-dependent resorption of the PEG30 hydrogel by phagocytosis with minimal tissue reaction or fibrosis.
CONCLUSIONS: The PEG30 hydrogel is a promising biocompatible candidate biomaterial to restore form and function to deficient phonatory mucosa, while not mechanically impeding residual endogenous superficial lamina propria.
Authors:
Sandeep S Karajanagi; Gerardo Lopez-Guerra; Hyoungshin Park; James B Kobler; Marilyn Galindo; Jon Aanestad; Daryush D Mehta; Yoshihiko Kumai; Nicholas Giordano; Anthony d'Almeida; James T Heaton; Robert Langer; Victoria L M Herrera; William Faquin; Robert E Hillman; Steven M Zeitels
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology     Volume:  120     ISSN:  0003-4894     ISO Abbreviation:  Ann. Otol. Rhinol. Laryngol.     Publication Date:  2011 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-04-21     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0407300     Medline TA:  Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  175-84     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, Center for Laryngeal Surgery and Voice Rehabilitation, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
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