Arytenoidectomy Cost in India

The cost of Arytenoidectomy in India typically ranges from $500 to $6,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Arytenoidectomy removes all or part of an arytenoid cartilage in the voice box to widen the airway. It is mainly used for people with both vocal cords paralysed in a closed position, which causes breathlessness. The cost depends on:

• Technique: endoscopic laser surgery or open surgery.
• Partial or total
• Tracheostomy: a temporary breathing tube may be in place before or after.
• Hospital stay

• Bilateral vocal cord paralysis: after thyroid or neck surgery, injury or nerve disease.
• Goal: to allow breathing without a tracheostomy, or to remove an existing one.
• Alternatives: cordotomy (cutting part of a vocal cord) or a permanent tracheostomy.

Widening the airway improves breathing but usually makes the voice weaker or breathier. There is also a risk of food or liquid entering the airway. Discuss the balance with a laryngologist before surgery.

• Hospital: monitoring of breathing after surgery.
• Voice rest: for some days.
• Swallowing: assessment before normal eating.
• Follow-up: laryngoscopy to check the airway.

This is a rare, specialised procedure. Choose a centre with a laryngology team.