Spontaneous Vocal Fold Polyps Remission after Lockdown for Covid-19 Pandemic: Does Vocal Load Matter?

[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

Is surgery necessary for all vocal fold polyps?

BACKGROUND Vocal fold polyps are benign nonneoplastic lesions thought to occur as a result of vocal abuse, misuse, or overuse. Similar to vocal fold nodules and cysts, these lesions result in significant disability, especially among those who require voice for their vocation. Current treatment includes conservative (i.e., nonsurgical) and surgical approaches. Most laryngologists agree that cons...

Vocal improvement after voice therapy in unilateral vocal fold paralysis.

Unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) is associated with changes in acoustic and aerodynamic voice measurements and can have a significant impact on a patient's quality of life. Few objective data regarding the efficacy of voice therapy for UVFP exist. The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze voice modifications in a group of patients with UVFP before and after voice therapy. Forty...

Vocal Fold Paralysis after Esophagectomy for Carcinoma.

OBJECTIVES (1) To recognize factors that contribute to vocal fold paralysis (VFP) after esophagectomy. (2) To describe the morbidity associated with VFP after esophagectomy. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Tertiary care academic medical center. SUBJECTS AND METHODS The medical records of 91 patients undergoing esophagectomy for malignancy were reviewed (2008-2014). Twenty...