Microlaryngeal surgery is popular among otolaryngologists owing to the increase in the number of patients with laryngeal complaints. Microlaryngeal surgery refers to surgery that is performed on the vocal cords under high magnification with the help of an endoscope or a microscope. In this study, we aim to assess the most common difficulties faced during and after the surgery.
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Fig. 2 has been taken from ‘Sleep And Breathing Disorders’ by Meir Kryger (2017; page no. 24 and 25)
