Adductor spasmodic dysphonia (AdSD) is a task-specific focal dystonia causing voice breaks during speech but not during non-verbal vocalizations. While botulinum toxin injections offer temporary relief, type 2 thyroplasty provides a more lasting solution. This surgical approach reduces hyperadduction without damaging laryngeal muscles or nerves. Key factors for success include performing the procedure under local anesthesia with intraoperative voice monitoring, precisely adjusting the thyroid cartilage window, and ensuring stable maintenance of the glottal gap. This presentation outlines the critical surgical techniques and decision-making strategies essential for achieving durable voice improvement in patients with AdSD.

The link to the video is shown below.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s53px97lefhdk8kdf8u3z/Lasting-Voice-Restoration-via-Type-2-Thyroplasty-in-Adductor-Spasmodic-Dysphonia.mp4?rlkey=92uqc9ko2h2vnjo83py9uf5jw&dl=0

this is a panel about Voice Deepening