Laryngeal steroid injection for vocal fold scar

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Laryngology
• Regenerative Medicine

Background:

• Vocal fold scarring, often resulting from trauma or iatrogenic causes like intubation or surgery, presents a significant clinical challenge.
• Current treatment modalities for vocal fold scar are diverse, with varying degrees of efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

• This review evaluates the utility of laryngeal steroid injection as a therapeutic option for vocal fold scar.
• To discuss the effectiveness of office-based steroid injections for treating vocal fold scarring.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of studies investigating laryngeal steroid injections for vocal fold scar treatment.
• Analysis of the technique, including outpatient administration via rigid or flexible laryngoscopy under topical anesthesia.

Main Results:

• Steroid injection is an accessible outpatient procedure with good visualization and accurate lesion targeting.
• The existing literature on the specific benefits of steroid injection for vocal fold scar is limited.

Conclusions:

• Office-based laryngeal steroid injection represents a viable treatment for vocal fold scarring.
• This technique holds potential for improving patient voice outcomes with a favorable safety profile and minimal complications.