In:
ORL, S. Karger AG, Vol. 73, No. 1 ( 2011), p. 38-46
Abstract:
〈 i 〉 Purpose of the Study: 〈 /i 〉 Our aim was to longitudinally analyze the vocal outcome after endoscopic CO 〈 sub 〉 2 〈 /sub 〉 laser resection of early glottic carcinoma. 〈 i 〉 Procedures: 〈 /i 〉 Sixteen patients treated with laser surgery for T1 or T2 tumors of the vocal cords received voice therapy and were examined 1, 2, 3, 4.5, 6 and 12 months postoperatively. Besides videolaryngostroboscopy, each examination included history, phonetogram of the speaking and the singing voice, language-specific hoarseness diagram and a questionnaire (Voice Handicap Index 12 in German). 〈 i 〉 Results: 〈 /i 〉 Objective parameters demonstrated a broad variability with a slight tendency of improvement over time. For the maximal phonation time a nearly constant improvement was seen. After an initial improvement deterioration for subjective assessment in the Voice Handicap Index was noted in most patients 3–6 months postoperatively. 〈 i 〉 Conclusions: 〈 /i 〉 The functional outcome after cordectomy is variable. 〈 i 〉 Message of the Paper: 〈 /i 〉 Discrepancies between objective findings and patient satisfaction over time have to be considered after cordectomy.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0301-1569
,
1423-0275
Language:
English
Publisher:
S. Karger AG
Publication Date:
2011
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1483533-2
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