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Endoscopic Septoplasty with Limited Two-line Resection: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Septal Deviation
Published on: June 20, 2018
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Changes in Voice After Septoplasty: A Pilot Study
Puneet Kajal1, Richa Aarya1, Gurbax Singh1
1Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital, BFUHS, Faridkot, Punjab India.
Summary
Septoplasty surgery for deviated nasal septum (DNS) resulted in minimal voice changes. Objective and subjective voice assessments showed improved acoustic quality and reduced nasal speech, indicating positive surgical outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Speech Science
- Acoustic Analysis
Background:
- Symptomatic Deviated Nasal Septum (DNS) can impact voice quality.
- Septoplasty is a surgical intervention to correct DNS.
- The effects of septoplasty on voice parameters require objective and subjective evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate voice changes after septoplasty in adults.
- To assess acoustic voice analysis and subjective voice handicap.
- To correlate objective and subjective voice findings post-surgery.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study of 50 adult patients undergoing septoplasty for DNS.
- Preoperative and postoperative voice assessments at 1 week and 1 month.
- Utilized Dr.Speech acoustic analysis and Voice Handicap Index (VHI) for subjective evaluation.
Main Results:
- Fundamental frequency (F0) remained within normal limits with no significant changes.
- Significant improvement observed in Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) in decibels (dB) post-surgery.
- Voice Handicap Index (VHI) scores indicated minimal handicap, with no statistically significant differences over time.
Conclusions:
- Post-operative voice changes after septoplasty are minimal and not statistically significant.
- Septoplasty demonstrates a positive impact on voice acoustics, enhancing vocal quality.
- The surgery leads to reduced nasalized speech, reflecting successful functional improvement.
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