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Construction and Characterization of a Novel Vocal Fold Bioreactor
Published on: August 1, 2014
[Therapeutic effects of electrical stimulation therapy on vocal fold vibration irregularity]
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Phoniatrie und Pädaudiologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, 30625 Hannover. Ptok.Martin@mh-hannover.de
Background:
Vocal fold vibration may be adversely affected by numerous conditions. We studied whether electrical stimulation can alleviate vocal fold vibration irregularity.
Methods:
A total of 90 patients with varying degrees of vocal fold vibration irregularity due to unilateral vocal fold paresis were recruited and received either electrical stimulation therapy or a voice exercise/behavioral treatment. Vocal fold vibration irregularity was calculated from a speech sample before and after therapy.
Results:
After 3 months, the increase in vibration stability was significantly greater for patients who received electrical stimulation therapy compared with patients who received traditional voice therapy.
Discussion:
Voice control includes vocal fold vibration regularity. It appears that electrical stimulation therapy can be used effectively in patients with vocal fold paresis and concomitant loss of voice control.
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