Utility of voice therapy in the management of vocal fold polyps and cysts
Utility of voice therapy in the management of vocal fold polyps and cysts
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DOI:
10.1016/j.otohns.2006.12.009
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发表时间:
2007-05-01
影响因子:
3.4
通讯作者:
Garrett, C. Gaelyn
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作者:
Cohen, Seth M.;Garrett, C. Gaelyn
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of voice therapy in the management of vocal fold polyps and cysts.STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: Retrospective review of vocal fold cysts and polyps undergoing voice therapy in a tertiary care center. Symptom resolution or persistence resulting in surgical) intervention was the main outcome measure.RESULTS: Fifty-seven patients were identified, of which 49.1% achieved symptom resolution with voice therapy alone. Patients with complete glottal closure and muscle tension dysphonia did not have a better response than those with incomplete glottal closure and without muscle tension dysphonia (P = 0.1, chi(2), respectively). Patients with translucent polyps more commonly responded to voice therapy than fibrotic, hyaline, or hemorrhagic polyps, 81.8% versus 15.4% and 25.0% response rate, respectively (P = 0.002, chi(2)).CONCLUSIONS: Voice therapy is an effective treatment modality for vocal fold polyps and cysts.SIGNIFICANCE: A multidisciplinary approach including a trial of voice therapy is warranted. (C) 2007 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. All rights reserved.