[Pediatric sulcus vocalis].

OBJECTIVE

To observe the clinic features of the sulcus vocalis in children.

METHOD: From Jan 1995 to April 2005,56 cases of pediatric sulcus vocalis were found by video-laryngoscopy. All received an operation called sulcus vocalis microdissection and vocal cord plasty with four steps: an incision along the superolateral edge of the sulcus; freeing of the mucosa adhering to the vocal ligament; detachment of the ligamentous fibers; redraping of the mucosa.

RESULT: The total effective rate was 96.4% after surgical treatment.

CONCLUSION

There are 5% sulcus vocalis among children referred for voice disorders. The sulci are frequently found in association with other laryngeal abnormalities. Sulcus vocalis microdissection and vocal cord plasty might be a rational and effective surgical modality.