Impact of micro laryngeal surgery for vocal fold nodule on quality of voice

Dr Shivani Nayak; Dr Neena Bhalodiya; Dr Hardik Shah

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

Impact of micro laryngeal surgery for vocal fold nodule on quality of voice

Dr Shivani Nayak, Dr Neena Bhalodiya, Dr Hardik Shah

Abstract :

Background: In this age of communication, the care of human voice and the vocal organ assumed greater and greater importance. The maintenance of good vocal health and treatment of the diseased larynx are essential for all members of society, especially individuals who are professional voice users Aims: To analyze the improvement in quality of voice in terms of VHI–10 ( voice handicap index–10). Objective: Micro laryngeal surgery for vocal fold nodule will improve the quality of voice. Methodology: This is a prospective review of 20 patients who underwent micro laryngeal surgery in department of ENT, sola civil– Ahmadabad from July 2017 to December 2018 where included in study. All patients were subjected to VHI–10(Voice handicap index). Preoperative and post operative VHI–10(Voice handicap index) score were compared. Results:There is significant improvement seen in VHI–10 after micro laryngeal surgery in patients of vocal fold nodule. Conclusion: The Vocal fold nodule have a high impact on quality of voice/life which can be measured by using VHI–10.Micro laryngeal surgery for vocal cord nodule is very effective in regaining the quality of voice.