Quantitative microlaryngoscopic measurements of vocal fold polyps, glottal gap and their relation to vocal function

[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

Effect of vocal fold asymmetries on glottal flow.

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Voice disorders, such as unilateral vocal fold paralysis or paresis, and vocal fold scarring feature structural asymmetries of the vocal folds. Studies on how structural asymmetries affect voice has mostly been limited to computational simulations and experiments on mechanical models. The purpose of the current study is to examine the effects of asymmetries in left-right p...

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 ...

Glottal gap as an early predictor for permanent laryngoplasty in unilateral vocal fold paralysis.

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To assess the possible predictive factors for permanent laryngoplasty (PL) in patients with acute unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP), and to assess the effects of early vocal cord hyaluronic acid injection. STUDY DESIGN Prospective cohort study. METHODS Patients diagnosed with UVFP within the previous 6 months were enrolled. Initial and follow-up videolaryngostrobo...