See also: Speech Pathology Protocols

Polyps

1. Hemorrhagic Vocal Cord Polyp (Hemorrhagic Vocal Fold Polyp)
2. Vocal Fold Polyps (polypoid corditis) case example of surgical treatment
3. Recurrent Vocal Fold Polyp In-Clinic Treatment

Nodules

1. Case Example Vocal Fold Nodule Surgery
2. Vocal Nodules (vocal fold nodules, vocal cord nodules, singer's nodes)

Cysts

1. Case Example Vocal Fold Cyst Surgery

Preoperative Preparation

Voice Evaluation (see Voice Clinic)

Nursing Considerations

As per Suspension Microlaryngoscopy (see Suspension Microlaryngoscopy)

Anesthesia Considerations

As per Suspension Microlaryngoscopy (see Suspension Microlaryngoscopy)

Case Examples

Vocal Cord Polyps

Vocal Fold Cyst

Vocal Cord Cyst Excision (Videos)

References

Vocal Nodules (vocal fold nodules, vocal cord nodules, singer's nodes)

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McWhorter AJ and Kunduk M: True Vocal Fold Nodules: the role of differential diagnosis. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery 2009,17:449-452

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Jiang JJ, Diaz CE, Hanson DG: Finite element modeling of vocal fold vibrationin normal phonation and hypefunctional dysphoia: implications for the pathogenesis of vocal nodules. Ann Otol Rhinol Layrngol 1998:107-603-610

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Cohen SM, Garrett CG. Utility of voice therapy in the management of vocal fold polyps and cysts. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surgy 2007;136:742-746

Wang CT, Liao LJ, Cheng PW, Lo WC, Lai MS. Intralesional steroid injection for benign vocal fold disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Laryngoscope 2013 Jan;123(1):197-203

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