Vocal Cord Polyps – Clinical features, Treatment
Vocal cord polyps are benign (noncancerous) swelling of greater than 3mm that arise from free edges of true vocal cords, localized area of edematous tissue, usually unilateral. Some may be […]
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Subglottic Stenosis – Clinical Features and Treatment
Subglottic stenosis is a clinical condition occurring due to the narrowing of the subglottic lumen of the larynx (voice box) at the region of the cricoid cartilage. Based on the […]
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Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Scoring Systems
Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) can be defined as chronic irritation of larynx caused by the abnormal backflow of gastric contents into the upper airway, mostly due to upper esophageal sphincter dysfunction. […]
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Laryngeal Exposure (Opening) Scores
Direct laryngoscopy is a routine procedure conducted to visualize the larynx (voice box), to access, evaluate and treat voice problems. Usually, the laryngoscope is placed through the mouth and the […]
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Replacement of trachea with aortic grafts – a novel treatment for tracheal stenosis
Replacement of trachea after extensive resection still remains as a major challenge for the thoracic surgeons even after decades of intensive research. End to end anastomosis is difficult or almost […]
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Clinical Practice Guidelines for management of Dysphonia
Dysphonia or impaired voice production is a clinical condition characterized by altered vocal quality, pitch, loudness, or vocal effort that impairs communication and/or quality of life. This is a very […]
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