Incidence of structural vocal fold abnormalities associated with vocal fold polyps

[Incidence of structural vocal fold abnormalities associated with vocal fold polyps.

UNLABELLED Phonotrauma is considered the main cause of vocal fold polyps (VFP). However, the authors believe that an underlying anatomical deviation could render the vocal folds more susceptible to such trauma. AIM To prove this hypothesis a retrospective chart review was carried out to correlate the surgical findings of patients with VFP. MATERIAL AND METHODS The charts of thirty-three pat...

Incidence of structural vocal fold abnormalities associated with vocal fold polyps Summary

Resolution of vocal fold polyps with conservative treatment.

OBJECTIVES Vocal fold polyp is generally thought to require surgical removal. However, a certain proportion of polyps resolve with conservative treatment. This study was performed to clarify the frequency of spontaneous resolution of vocal fold polyp and identify features associated with polyps that are likely to resolve without surgery. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective study. METHODS A review of...

Monitoring vocal fold abduction through vocal fold contact area.

A number of commercial devices for measuring the transverse electrical conductance of the thyroid cartilage produce waveforms that can be useful for monitoring movements within the larynx during voice production, especially movements that are closely related to the time-variation of the contact between the vocal folds as they vibrate. This paper compares the various approaches that can be used ...

Phonosurgery of vocal fold polyps, cysts and nodules is beneficial.

INTRODUCTION This study reports our experience with microscopic phonosurgery (PS) of benign lesions of the vocal folds. MATERIAL AND METHODS During the five-year period from 2003 to 2007, a total of 97 patients had PS for vocal fold polyps (n = 63), vocal fold cysts (n = 17), vocal fold nodules (n = 12) or vocal fold oedema (n = 5). Their average age was 41 years; 62% were women and 69% were ...