NIH R01 · 2024
Translating a biostimulatory implant for the long-term treatment of glottic insufficiency
RFA-DC-22-001: Translating a biostimulatory implant for the long-term treatment of glottic insufficiency Abstract Glottic insufficiency (GI) is a laryngeal disorder that can impair communication and swallowing function due to vocal fold paralysis, presbylarynges, trauma, surgery, or radiation. The most common treatment for GI is vocal fold augmentation with temporary nanoporous biomaterials that assist with glottic closure. However, currently available materials poorly restore the biomechanical properties of the native vocal fold and can be associated with dense histiocytic responses, while only lasting three to eighteen months. In addition, vocal folds are a complex laminar tissue capable…
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