Microsuture after benign vocal fold lesion removal: a randomized trial

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YILMAZ T., SÖZEN T.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY, vol.33, no.6, pp.702-707, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 33 Issue: 6
• Publication Date: 2012
• Doi Number: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2012.06.001
• Journal Name: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.702-707
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Removal of benign vocal fold lesions results in small to moderate-sized mucosal defect on vocal fold, which heals by secondary intention. Microsuturing this defect leads to primary wound healing with fastened recovery and less scar. However, its value has not been determined.