Buchanan M A, Riffat F, Palme C E
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery,Westmead Hospital,Sydney,Australia.
J Laryngol Otol. 2016 Apr;130(4):398-400. doi: 10.1017/S0022215116000244. Epub 2016 Feb 16.
To describe a useful technique for infiltrating a bulking agent using a butterfly needle, as part of a transoral endoscopic vocal fold medialisation procedure.
This paper describes the procedure of grasping the needle with phonosurgery forceps and administering the injectate to the vocal fold through careful application of the syringe plunger via a length of rubber tubing from outside the mouth.
This procedure is performed routinely in our institution without complication. The advantages of this technique are discussed.
This is a safe and easy method of injecting into a vocal fold.