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Phonomicrosurgery for benign vocal Fold lesions - our experience
V Phaniendra Kumar1, M Srinivasa Murthy, S Ravikanth
1Department of ENT, Guntur Medical College, 3/7, Brodiepet, 522002 Gutur, A. P..
Summary
Phonomicrosurgery effectively treats benign glottic lesions, restoring vocal fold function and improving voice quality. This surgical approach enhances vocal fold closure, leading to better aerodynamic efficiency and voice outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Phonosurgery
- Vocal Fold Pathology
Background:
- Benign glottic lesions cause vocal fold stiffness and poor glottal valve function.
- This negatively impacts voice quality due to incomplete vocal fold edge closure.
- Phonomicrosurgical techniques, based on Hirano's principles, have transformed voice surgery outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe experience in managing benign vocal fold lesions.
- To evaluate the efficacy of phonomicrosurgical techniques.
- To assess pre- and post-operative voice outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Phonomicrosurgical management of benign vocal fold lesions.
- Pre- and post-operative stroboscopic analysis.
- Perceptual voice assessment.
- Computerized acoustic voice analysis.
Main Results:
- Phonomicrosurgery demonstrated positive outcomes in managing benign vocal fold lesions.
- Improvements were observed in stroboscopic, perceptual, and acoustic voice analyses post-surgery.
- The technique facilitated smoother vocal edge closure and improved aerodynamic efficiency.
Conclusions:
- Phonomicrosurgery is an effective treatment for benign vocal fold lesions.
- The technique restores vocal fold function and significantly improves voice quality.
- Objective and subjective voice analyses confirm the benefits of this surgical approach.
