The Montgomery®
Medialization Thyroplasty Implant
The Thyroplasty Implant has been designed to treat unilateral vocal cord paralysis and resolve laryngeal dysfunction such as loss of voice, poor voice quality, aspiration, or inability to cough. It is preformed and available in many sizes to avoid the complications common with implants hand-carved at the time of surgery.
The implant and instruments are available from Boston Medical Products, 117 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581 (1-800-433-2674).
The 3rd Edition of Volume I,
Surgery of the Upper Respiratory System
The third edition of Dr. Montgomery's classic textbook has been published by William & Wilkins. This volume is a world-recognized teaching text concerned with surgery of the larynx, esophagus and trachea.
The William W. Montgomery Research
Fund
Dr. Montgomery's research is funded entirely by donations from friends and patients, not government or private grants. If you would like to contribute to the support of his research, a donation to The William W. Montgomery Research Fund can be sent to The Development Office, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary 243 Charles Street Boston, MA 02114
Current Research Projects
- An implant is being designed to prevent chronic aspiration while maintaining vocal function.
- A better form of speech rehabilitation after laryngectomy is being researched.
- Procedures to improve the voice quality of the aging larynx.