Conclusion
Chondrolaryngoplasty with resection of the laryngeal prominence was a safe and effective procedure for the aesthetic adequacy of transgender women, with significant patient satisfaction regarding the postoperative cervical appearance. The surgery caused no vocal change. There was no major complication of chondrolaryngoplasty in this study.
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Data Availability StatementThe data that support the findings of this study are available on request from the corresponding author. The data are not publicly available due to privacy or ethical restrictions.
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