Reply of the Authors on the Comment on "Quasi-Static Ultrasound Elastography of Ex-vivo Porcine Vocal Folds During Passive Elongation and Adduction".

Abstract

This reply addresses the three key aspects raised in the comment to our article: the material model, the potential selection bias resulting from the use of gel pads, and the control for microstructural damage, followed by a discussion of possible improvements to the measurement technique.