OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Vocal process granuloma has been attributed to intubation, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and phonotraumatic/hyperfunctional vocal behaviors. Vocal process granuloma has recurrence rates following surgical excision approaching 92%. We hypothesize that a portion of persistent or idiopathic cases of vocal process granuloma result from underlying glottal insufficiency (GI) caused ...

BACKGROUND In recent years, laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in children has been taken into consideration. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess the laryngoscopic findings in children diagnosed LPR and/or gastro-oesophageal reflux (GERD). METHODS The findings of 49 patients with at least one or more respiratory complaint such as chronic cough, wheezing, hoarseness, recurrent laryngit...

BACKGROUND Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is the backflow of stomach contents above upper esophageal sphincter, into the pharynx, larynx, and upper aerodigestive system. OBJECTIVES In this study, effects of omeprazole over voice quality in muscle tension dysphonia with laryngopharyngeal reflux was ınvestigated. PATIENTS AND METHODS Nine patients, 7 males and 2 females, aged between 27-43 (m...

OBJECTIVE Laryngopharyngeal reflux (RFL) is diagnosed by the presence of laryngeal signs and symptoms. Some studies have noted that signs and symptoms may be non- specific and may have poor correlation. The goal of this study was to assess correlation of the reflux finding score (RFS) and reflux symptom index (RSI) as a fibroendoscopic assessment protocol. PATIENTS AND METHOD A sample of 34 c...

Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a disorder resulting from the reversed flow of gastroduodenal contents into the esophagus, and producing different symptoms, while laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a disorder resulting from the reversed flow of gastric contents into the hypopharynx. The aim of this work is to evaluate LPR in cases of GERD. Methods: The present study was per...

BACKGROUND Globus pharyngeus is common and has a low cure rate. Its etiology is complex and reported to be associated with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). However, some patients with globus do not exhibit any reflux symptoms or respond to proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) treatments. The purpose of this study was to clarify the related risk factors of these patients with a final objective of improv...

BACKGROUND Although chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is closely associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the clinical significance of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is not fully understood in COPD. METHODS Prospective cohorts were established among 118 patients with COPD from March 2013 to July 2014. Thirty-two age-matched and sex-matched normal controls, who had ro...