EFFECTIVENESS OF SPEECH THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF VOCAL FOLD POLYPS Efetividade da fonoterapia no tratamento do pólipo em pregas vocais
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Conflict of interest: non-existent processes may collaborate to the appearance of polyp, such as gastroesophageal reflux, aspiration of aggressive chemical substances or intense respiratory activities10. The main vocal symptoms presented are hoarseness and breathiness, besides vocal fatigue7,11. The treatment normally adopted for this type of vocal fold lesion is surgical12 despite pre-surgical vocal speech therapy being considered efficient in aiding the regression of the edema associated to polyp and sub-adjacent areas, thus reducing the area of intervention during surgery10. Speech therapy is indicated after surgery with the purpose of adapting the vocal behavior in order to avoid the relapse of the lesion13. However, some recent studies highlight the importance of speech therapy as a primary treatment of polyp, with results of complete or partial regression of the lesion, followed by the indication of surgery in situation persistent INTRODUCTION
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