Abstract
Muscle transposition of the innervated omohyoid muscle into the tendon of the paralyzed posterior cricoarytenoid muscle was studied in a small series of subhuman primates. A similar procedure was described previously by King for treatment of bilateral recurrent nerve injuries. Our studies confirm that this procedure adequately enlarges the airway to allow normal activity without a tracheostomy. Histologic studies appear to show nerve ingrowth occurring at 6 months as in other neuromuscular pedicle procedures. The procedure is easily performed and causes no other muscle denervation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 478-481 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology |
Volume | 92 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1983 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology