Vocal Cord Surgery
Articles and resources for Vocal Cord Surgery in ENT (otolaryngology).
Vocal cord surgery, often performed by specialists in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) medicine, addresses various conditions affecting the vocal cords. Common reasons for this procedure include vocal cord nodules, polyps, or paralysis, which can impact a person’s ability to speak clearly or comfortably. Individuals may seek surgery to restore voice quality, alleviate breathing difficulties, or address chronic hoarseness that does not respond to other treatments.
The surgical process typically involves a laryngoscope, a small tube with a camera, which allows the surgeon to view the vocal cords. Depending on the condition, the procedure may be done through the mouth or with minimally invasive techniques. Patients can expect to be under general or local anesthesia, and the duration of the surgery can vary. Recovery time also differs, with some individuals resuming normal activities within days while others may take longer based on the complexity of the procedure.
While vocal cord surgery can lead to significant improvements in voice quality and overall function, it is not without risks. Potential complications may include voice changes, difficulty swallowing, or infection. Most patients experience benefits such as improved vocal clarity and reduced discomfort, but it is essential to understand both the advantages and potential drawbacks before proceeding with the surgery.
Accurate Classification of Vocal Cord Leukoplakia for Better Diagnosis
This research paper introduces a highly reliable computer network for classifying different types of vocal cord leukoplakia, a disease that can cause voice changes and even cancer. The researchers use...Advancements in Vocal Cord Surgery: Office-Based Treatments Explained
This research paper is reviewing the recent advancements in the treatment of throat related diseases that can be performed in a doctor's office rather than in a surgical setting. With the development ...Assessing Children's Vocal Cord Movement with Ultrasound: a Study
This research paper is about using ultrasound to visualize children's vocal cord movements. The aim was to see if this method could accurately detect any problems with the vocal cords, especially in s...Assessing Vocal Cord Health: the Benefits of Transcutaneous Laryngeal
This research paper is about different methods used to diagnose injuries to the vocal cords. It's important to spot these injuries early. The researchers looked at two ways of doing this: one method c...Assessing Vocal Cord Mobility After Thyroid Surgery: a New Approach
This research paper is about a study conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a non-invasive procedure called transcutaneous laryngeal ultrasonography. This procedure is being assessed as an alterna...Effective CT Scans for Diagnosing Vocal Cord Dysfunction in Patients
This study looked at how effective a type of imaging known as a low-radiation dose CT scan is at diagnosing a condition called vocal cord dysfunction/inducible laryngeal obstruction (VCD/ILO). This co...Effective Vocal Cord Surgery Techniques for Transgender Voice Change
This research paper reviews various surgical techniques used to increase the pitch of a person's voice, with the aim of identifying which is the most effective. They looked at 29 studies, and eventual...Effective Vocal Cord Surgery: Co2 Laser Treatment for Leukoplakia
This research paper compares two treatments for vocal cord leukoplakia, a condition that can lead to cancer if left untreated. The conventional approach is early surgery after more conservative treatm...Effective Vocal Cord Surgery: Comparing Techniques for Polyp Treatment
This research paper is about a study comparing two different surgical methods for treating vocal cord polyps. In the study, 94 patients were randomly split into two groups: a control group and an obse...Effective Vocal Cord Surgery: How Laryngeal Ultrasound Helps Children
This research paper is about a study done on the use of laryngeal ultrasounds to find issues with the vocal cords in children. The researchers reviewed various studies done between 2000 and 2020, focu...Evaluating Vocal Cord Function Post-Neck Surgery with Translaryngeal
This research paper discusses a study that was conducted to determine the effectiveness of using a specific type of ultrasound, known as translaryngeal ultrasonography, to detect vocal cord problems i...Exploring Cervical Ultrasound As a Quick, Non-Invasive Pre-Thyroid Surgery
This research investigates the use of a type of ultrasound, cervical ultrasound (CE), in evaluating vocal cords before thyroid surgery. The study involved 86 participants who had no previous issues wi...Exploring Cervical Ultrasound for Vocal Cord Checks Before Thyroid Surgery
This research investigates the use of a type of ultrasound, cervical ultrasound (CE), in evaluating vocal cords before thyroid surgery. The study involved 86 participants who had no previous issues wi...Exploring the Link Between Sulcus Vocalis and Benign Vocal Cord Lesions
This study looked at the relationship between a groove in the vocal cord (sulcus vocalis or SV) that can impact voice quality and benign (non-cancerous) vocal cord lesions. The researchers studied pat...High-Flow Nasal Cannula: a New Approach for Vocal Cord Surgery
This research paper discusses a new technique for conducting microlaryngoscopy - a procedure to examine the larynx (voice box) using a small flexible telescope. Traditionally, doctors have used certai...Impact of Endarterectomy on Voice Quality and Vocal Cord Function
This study focused on the impact of a medical procedure called endarterectomy on voice quality and vocal cord function. The procedure, which is used to remove fatty deposits from the arteries, can som...Improved Diagnosis of Vocal Cord Leukoplakia Using Nbi Endoscopy
This research paper is about a new way to diagnose a condition called vocal cord leukoplakia, which is a white patch that forms on the vocal cords and can sometimes be cancerous. The method uses a too...Improved Vocal Cord Imaging with New Gel Pad Ultrasound Method
This research paper is about a new way of examining the vocal cords in patients who are at risk of vocal cord paralysis. The common method of doing this, using laryngeal ultrasound (LUS), often failed...Improving Vocal Cord Diagnosis with Ai: a New Surgical Approach
This research study discusses a new way to identify problems with vocal cords. At the moment, the most common way to do this is through a procedure called laryngoscopy, which involves a doctor visuall...Improving Vocal Cord Function During Surgery with Neuromuscular Drugs
This research paper is about the effect of neuromuscular blocking drugs on facemask ventilation during general anesthesia. The study aimed to determine if these drugs improve facemask ventilation and ...Improving Vocal Cord Safety During Thyroid Surgery with New Technique
This research paper discusses a study conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a new technique used during thyroid surgeries, called intraoperative transcutaneous laryngeal ultrasonography (TLUSG). ...Improving Vocal Cord Surgery with Ultrasound-Guided Anesthesia
This research investigates whether using ultrasound to guide a specific type of anesthesia, known as a cervical plexus block (CPB), could improve the effectiveness of certain throat surgeries, specifi...Improving Voice Quality: Understanding Vocal Cord Surgery Options
This research paper discusses a type of surgery that modifies the structure of the larynx, or voice box, to improve voice quality. This is mainly done by changing the position and tension of the vocal...Innovative Vocal Cord Surgery for Newborns with Paralysis
This research studied a new technique to treat newborn babies with both vocal cords paralyzed, a condition known as bilateral vocal cord paralysis (BVCP). The study was carried out in Shenzhen, China,...Innovative Vocal Cord Surgery: Comparing Nerve Monitoring Methods
This research paper is about a study comparing two methods used to check if a particular nerve in the neck (the recurrent laryngeal nerve) is working properly during surgery. The traditional method ...Innovative Vocal Cord Surgery: Nerve Stimulation for Better Voice
This research paper talks about a new treatment method for voice box (larynx) problems. Currently, surgery is used to enlarge the opening between vocal cords (glottal enlargement), but it has limitati...Mitomycin-C: a Promising Treatment for Vocal Cord Surgery Patients
This research paper focuses on a condition called laryngotracheal stenosis, which is a potentially life-threatening blockage in the windpipe. This condition is complicated to treat, and as a result, r...New Surgical Technique for Pediatric Vocal Cord Immobility Recovery
This research paper focuses on a condition in children where both vocal cords are immobile (BVCI), which can be life-threatening as it often makes it difficult to breathe. The study looks at a fairly ...New Ultrasound Method for Assessing Vocal Cord Movement in Patients
This research paper is about a new method to use ultrasound to check how well the vocal cords are moving. Ultrasounds are often used by doctors who specialize in hormones and hormone-related surgeries...Non-Invasive Vocal Cord Assessment After Thyroid Surgery: Tlus
This research paper is about a study conducted on patients who were scheduled for thyroid surgery. The researchers wanted to test the effectiveness of a non-invasive technique called transcutaneous la...Outpatient Type 1 Thyroplasty: Safety for Vocal Cord Surgery Patients
Type 1 thyroplasty is a surgical procedure used to treat vocal fold paralysis, a condition that can affect a person's ability to speak and swallow. This study looked at the safety of performing this s...Phenytoin's Potential Benefits for Healing After Vocal Cord Surgery
This study looked at how phenytoin, a drug typically used to prevent seizures, could help with the healing process of vocal cord injuries in rats. The researchers intentionally damaged the vocal cords...Protecting Your Voice: Advances in Vocal Cord Surgery Techniques
This research paper is about a study that tested a new technique to protect the 10th cranial nerve (also known as the vagus nerve) during certain types of brain surgery. The vagus nerve can be damaged...Smartphone Technology for Early Detection of Vocal Cord Issues
This research paper discusses how smartphones and wearable devices can be used to detect problems with vocal cords. The authors analyzed previous studies that used advanced computer algorithms, or "de...Standardizing Diagnosis for Vocal Cord Dysfunction and Obstruction
This research paper is about finding a standardized method for diagnosing vocal cord dysfunction/inducible laryngeal obstruction (VCD/ILO), conditions that affect the voice box. Currently, there isn't...Suture Lateralization Surgery for Babies with Vocal Cord Issues
This research paper is about a common cause of breathing difficulties in newborns, called Bilateral vocal cord immobility (BVCI). This condition can happen on its own, due to birth trauma, or be part ...Translaryngeal Ultrasound: a Safer Option for Vocal Cord Assessment
This research paper looks at an alternative way to check a patient's voice before and after they have thyroid or parathyroid surgery. Traditionally, doctors use a method called indirect laryngoscopy (...Understanding Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction and Its Impact
This research paper explores a condition known as exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO), where the larynx or 'voice box' can become blocked during physical activity. Although it has been known...Understanding Injection Laryngoplasty for Vocal Fold Palsy Treatment
This research paper discusses a common cause of hoarseness, known as unilateral vocal fold palsy, which is when one side of the vocal cords is paralyzed. If this issue leads to an inability of the voc...Understanding Paradoxical Vocal Cord Motion in Children
This research paper explores a disorder called Paradoxical Vocal Cord Motion (PVCM), a condition where the vocal cords close when they should be open, leading to difficulty in breathing. The disorder ...Understanding Pediatric Vocal Cord Paralysis: Diagnosis and Treatment
This research paper is about a medical condition called pediatric vocal cord paralysis. This is a disorder in children that makes it difficult for them to move their vocal cords due to damage in the n...Understanding Vocal Cord Dysfunction and Chronic Cough Connection
This research paper is about two conditions, Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) and chronic cough (CC), that can significantly impact a person's quality of life. The researchers wanted to understand more ab...Understanding Vocal Cord Dysfunction in Asthma Patients: a Case Study
This research paper talks about a case of vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) in a patient with severe asthma. VCD often goes hand in hand with asthma, making the breathing problems worse. In this case, a 74...Understanding Vocal Cord Dysfunction: Diagnosis and Management Strategies
This research paper discusses a condition called vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) or inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO), which causes difficulty in breathing due to inappropriate narrowing of the voice...Understanding Vocal Cord Dysfunction: Emergency Management Tips
This research paper discusses a condition called paradoxical vocal fold motion disorder, also known as vocal cord dysfunction. This disorder causes problems in the upper airway, which can lead to seve...Understanding Vocal Cord Dysfunction: Insights From the 2022 Melbourne
This research paper discusses a condition called vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) or inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO), which causes difficulty in breathing due to inappropriate narrowing of the voice...Understanding Vocal Cord Dysfunction: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
This study examines a condition called vocal cord dysfunction (VCD), where the vocal cords don't behave normally, causing problems with breathing. This can happen on its own or along with asthma. It's...Understanding Vocal Cord Dysfunction: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
This research paper talks about Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD), a condition where the vocal cords close when they should be open, especially during breathing in. This can cause symptoms like wheezing, s...Understanding Vocal Cord Leukoplakia: Causes, Treatment, and Risks
The research paper is about vocal cord leukoplakia, a condition where there is a white patch or plaque on the mucous membrane of the vocal cords. The condition is complex due to the variety of types i...Understanding Vocal Cord Paralysis in Infants: Diagnosis and Solutions
This research paper is about a condition called vocal cord paralysis, which can cause breathing and feeding issues in children. Often, this condition is caused by accidental damage to a nerve in the t...Understanding Vocal Cord Surgery After Lung Cancer: What to Expect
This research paper focuses on the study of lung cancer surgery and the problems that can occur with the vocal cords after the operation. The researchers have used a method called 'post-operative lary...Understanding Vocal Cord Surgery After Radiation for Early-Stage
This research paper looks at the outcomes of patients who had to undergo surgery after radiation therapy for early-stage cancer of the voice box, specifically the glottis (the part of the larynx conta...Understanding Vocal Cord Surgery for Bilateral Vocal Fold Immobility
This research paper highlights the need for a standardized language for describing different endoscopic procedures used to treat a condition called Bilateral Vocal Fold Immobility (BVFI), which is a d...Understanding Vocal Cord Surgery for Cellular Myxoma Growths
This research paper discusses the rare occurrence of a type of growth called a myxoma in the vocal cords. A 69-year-old man was studied who had been having voice problems for a year. Upon examination,...Understanding Vocal Cord Surgery for Children: Diagnosis and Treatment
This research paper is about problems with the movement of the vocal cords in children, which is the second most common throat-related health issue they face. Many times, these issues can be spotted w...Understanding Vocal Cord Surgery for Hypopharyngeal Cancer Patients
The researchers looked at the voice characteristics of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer (a type of throat cancer) who also had problems with their vocal cords. To do this, they examined data from p...Understanding Vocal Cord Surgery for Laryngeal Blastomycosis Treatment
This research paper investigates a type of fungus called Blastomyces, and a disease it causes known as blastomycosis, with a focus on the impact of this disease on the larynx (the part of the throat t...Understanding Vocal Cord Surgery for Leukoplakia and Cancer Risks
This research paper discusses the use of deep learning models for identifying vocal cord leukoplakia, a condition that can lead to laryngeal (voice box) cancer. The team created a set of images of voc...Understanding Vocal Cord Surgery for Tuberculosis Treatment
This research paper is about a 24-year-old woman who had been experiencing a hoarse voice for two months. Her doctors had tried basic treatments, but they didn't work. When they examined her throat mo...Understanding Vocal Cord Surgery for Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis
This research paper discusses a study on unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP), a common side effect of cardiothoracic surgeries, which can affect the patient's ability to speak and/or swallow. The s...Understanding Vocal Cord Surgery: Anesthesia and Lung Isolation Risks
This research paper appears to discuss the use of anesthesia in procedures involving lung isolation and one lung ventilation, and how these procedures may interact with vocal cord implants or a vocal ...Understanding Vocal Cord Surgery: How Surgeons Grade Movement Accuracy
The study focuses on how accurately and consistently doctors can grade the movement of the vocal cords using a method called flexible nasendoscopy (FNE). The process involves looking at the vocal cord...Understanding Vocal Cord Surgery: Impact of Nerve Injury on Function
This research paper is about how nerve damage can affect the ability of the vocal cords to contract, which is important for speech. The researchers used a special type of monitoring during surgery to ...Understanding Vocal Cord Surgery: New Terms for Movement Issues
This research paper discusses the lack of standardization in the terms used to describe issues with vocal fold movement. This lack of clear, consistent language can lead to miscommunication and diffic...Understanding Vocal Cord Surgery: Risks and Recovery After Thyroid
This study looked at a specific complication that can arise after thyroid surgery - recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis, which can affect a person's voice and ability to speak. The researchers wanted ...Understanding Vocal Cord Surgery: Risks of Recurrence and Cancer
This study looked at the risk factors for recurrence and development of cancer in patients with pre-cancerous lesions on their vocal cords who had undergone surgery. The researchers looked at the medi...Understanding Vocal Cord Surgery: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Care
This research paper is about vocal cord disorders, which can cause a variety of symptoms such as voice changes, breathing problems, and noisy breathing. To understand these symptoms, it's important to...Understanding Vocal Cord Surgery: the Role of Co2 Laser Settings
This study is about understanding how different settings on a CO2 laser, used in a type of surgery called flexible endoscopic surgery, affect the tissues being targeted. Researchers used a technique t...Understanding Vocal Cord Surgery: the Role of Nerve Networks
The purpose of this study was to determine whether a network of nerves in the throat, known as the pharyngeal plexus, plays a role in controlling the vocal cords. This research involved 125 procedures...Using Ultrasound for Early Detection of Vocal Cord Injuries After Thyroid
This research paper is about different methods used to diagnose injuries to the vocal cords. It's important to spot these injuries early. The researchers looked at two ways of doing this: one method c...Vincristine-Induced Vocal Cord Issues in Children: What Parents
This research paper is about a rare condition in children called vincristine-induced vocal cord paresis or paralysis (VIVCPP), which is caused by a chemotherapy drug called vincristine. The researcher...Vocal Cord Hemangioma: Effective Laser Surgery for Hoarseness Relief
This research paper discusses a rare condition where small blood vessel tumors, called hemangiomas, grow on the edge of the vocal cord. The paper reports five cases that were diagnosed at the authors'...Vocal Cord Paralysis Before Thyroid Surgery: Cancer Risks Explained
This research paper examined whether having vocal cord paralysis (VCP) before thyroid surgery indicates a risk of cancer. The study analyzed data from 1923 patients who had thyroid surgery, focusing o...Vocal Cord Surgery for Children: Improving Voice and Swallowing
This research paper is a review of studies on the use of surgical reinnervation in children with one-sided (unilateral) or two-sided (bilateral) vocal fold paralysis. The researchers looked at the age...Vocal Cord Surgery for Gout Nodules: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Gout nodules, also known as tophi, are deposits of urate crystals that form due to long-term inflammation. They typically appear in and around joints, under the skin, in the ear, and in the kidney, an...Vocal Cord Surgery for Leukoplakia: What Patients Should Know
This study looked at the results of a specific type of surgery for a condition called vocal cord leukoplakia. This condition can cause changes in the voice and is often treated with a technique called...Vocal Cord Surgery for Rare Extramedullary Plasmacytoma Treatment
This research paper discusses a rare type of cancer called extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP), which forms from abnormal growth of certain types of cells (plasma cells). This type of cancer is uncommon...Vocal Cord Surgery for Rare Hemangiomas: Improving Voice Outcomes
The research paper discusses a very rare type of tumor called hemangioma, which is found in blood vessels. These tumors are most commonly seen in the head and neck region and are quite rare in the lar...Vocal Cord Surgery for Voice Feminization: What to Expect and Results
This research paper discusses a surgical procedure that was performed to feminize the voices of 296 patients, including three people with pseudohermaphroditism and 293 transgender women. The procedure...Vocal Cord Surgery Options for Unilateral Paralysis and Dysphonia
This research paper is about the study of Dysphonia, a condition that affects the voice, often making it sound hoarse or weak. The paper specifically focuses on two treatment methods: fat augmentation...Vocal Cord Surgery Risks: Understanding Swallowing Issues in Infants
This research paper looks at the risk of infants developing swallowing difficulties and vocal fold motion impairment (VFMI) after heart surgery. The study reviewed the medical records of 374 infants w...Vocal Cord Surgery Vs. Radiation for Early-Stage Throat Cancer
The research paper discusses a new study, called VoiceS, that will compare two treatments for early-stage glottic cancer (a type of throat cancer). The treatments are single vocal cord irradiation (SV...Vocal Cord Surgery: Comparing Radiotherapy for Throat Cancer Treatment
This study aims to compare two types of radiotherapy used in treating early stage throat cancer, specifically glottic squamous cell cancer. One method is complete larynx radiotherapy (CL-RT), which is...Vocal Cord Surgery: Effective Treatments for Vocal Cord Paralysis
This research paper is about the surgical treatment of vocal cord paralysis. The best surgical approach depends on how severe the condition is, if there's a chance for natural recovery, and the patien...Vocal Cord Surgery: How Ultrasonography Improves Pre-Operative Care
In this research, scientists studied the use of vocal cord ultrasonography (VCUS) as an alternative to flexible laryngoscopy (FL) in assessing the movement of the true vocal cords (TVC) in patients be...Vocal Cord Surgery: Improving Voice Quality with Injection
This research paper discusses a procedure known as injection laryngoplasty, which was first developed in 1911 by Dr. Charles Bruening. The procedure involves injecting a substance into the vocal cords...Vocal Cord Surgery: Understanding Granulomas After Thyroid Procedures
This research paper discusses a surgery involving the thyroid, which is performed through the mouth. The researchers noticed that two female patients developed small, abnormal growths (granulomas) on ...Vocal Cord Surgery: Understanding Lipoaugmentation for Better Voice
The researchers conducted a review of previous studies on the effectiveness of a procedure called vocal fold lipoaugmentation. This is a treatment method for people with glottal insufficiency, a condi...Vocal Cord Surgery: Understanding Risks and Recovery for Patients
The researchers aimed to figure out how often patients who have undergone heart or chest surgery end up with problems moving their vocal folds (the parts of the throat that help us speak), what factor...Vocal Cord Surgery: Understanding Risks for Newborns After Heart
Researchers looked at the risk of vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) in newborns after they had surgery on the aortic arch, an area near the heart that's close to important nerves. They found that about two...Vocal Cord Surgery: Understanding Voice Outcomes After Treatment
This research paper studied how to best assess the results of surgical treatments for a condition called unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP), where one side of the voice box doesn't move properly. ...Voice Recovery After Vocal Cord Polyp Surgery: Benefits of Training
This study looked at how voice training combined with active breathing and circulation techniques can help people recover their voice after surgery for vocal cord polyps (growths on the vocal cords th...