Vocal Fold Augmentation with Beta Glucan Hydrogel Cross-Linked by γ Irradiation for Enhanced Duration of Effect: In Vivo Animal Study

Figure 8

Analysis of vocal fold gap area from images with maximal glottal gap area within each cycle of vocal fold vibration. (a) Method to calculate the vocal gap. (b) Comparison of the vocal gap area measured 12 weeks after injection of irradiated or nonirradiated β-glucan. .

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