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First case of surgically corrected puberphonia.

H Pau1, G E Murty

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UK. hpau@globalnet.co.uk

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|March 10, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Puberphonia, a voice disorder where males retain a high-pitched voice, typically affects teenagers but can persist. This study presents the first surgical correction for this condition, offering a new treatment option.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • Puberphonia is a condition characterized by a failure to lower vocal pitch after puberty, predominantly affecting males.
  • While typically emerging in adolescence, puberphonia can manifest later in life.
  • Previous treatments have primarily involved voice therapy with varying success rates.

Observation:

  • The case involved a male patient presenting with puberphonia.
  • Previous treatments, including voice therapy, had not resolved the condition.

Findings:

  • This report details the first successful surgical intervention for puberphonia.
  • The surgical approach offered a resolution where conservative methods failed.

Implications:

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  • Surgical correction may offer a new therapeutic avenue for refractory puberphonia cases.
  • This case expands treatment options for voice disorders affecting adult males.
  • Further research into surgical outcomes for puberphonia is warranted.