Use of microdebrider for Reinke’s edema treatment

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Christian Olavarría L.
Natalia Tamblay N.
Juan Pablo Gormaz B.

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Reinke’s edema, vocal chord epithelium

Abstract

Reinke’s edema is characterized by the swelling and increased consistency of the subepitelial compartment, which results in lower-than-normal pitch and hoarseness. Surgical reduction of the gelatinous matrix underlying the epithelium by means of a microdebrider is the choice treatment for this pathology, allowing for adequate healing of the mucosa, without damaging the vocal chord epithelium.

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