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Vocal cord nodules are bilaterally symmetrical benign white masses that form at the midpoint of the vocal folds. [1] Although diagnosis involves a physical examination of the head and neck , as well as perceptual voice measures, visualization of the vocal nodules via laryngeal endoscopy remains the primary diagnostic method.
Cordectomy is the surgical removal of a cord. It usually refers to removal of one or both vocal cords, often for the purpose of treating laryngeal cancer. [1] [2] The word is derived from the Greek, combining chorde and ektome meaning excision. It can be carried out by traditional surgical techniques or, increasingly, by carbon dioxide laser. [3]
Vocal fold cysts can be differentiated from other vocal fold growths as they are usually unilateral. [3] The two types of vocal fold cysts (sub-epithelial and ligament cysts) can be differentiated by colour, size and location. [2] [14] (See section on Types of vocal cord cysts for more information.)
The surgery will involve removing the lesion on Sheinelle's vocal fold. It will take about an hour, and afterward, she will be on vocal rest for two weeks. That means she won't be able to talk at all.
The site for the cordotomy is determined at the preoperative examination. If any one of the vocal fold seems to have a slightest degree of motion, then cordotomy is performed on the other one. Using CO 2 laser with a spot size of 0.2 mm and power of 3-5 Watts, a cordotomy is performed 1-2mm anteriorly to the vocal process. This is then carried ...
Surgical intervention involves removing the polyp from the vocal fold. This approach is only used when the growth(s) are very large or have existed for an extended amount of time. In children, surgical intervention is rare. Existing medical problems may be treated in an effort to reduce the strain and negative impact on the vocal cords.
Ray underwent surgery to remove the cyst on her vocal cord. “The hardest part for Rachael is going to be giving her voice a rest for the next week or so,” Dougiello told People at the time.
Vocal nodules are caused over time by repeated abuse of the vocal cords which results in soft, swollen spots on each vocal cord. [24] These spots develop into harder, callous-like growths called nodules. The longer the abuse occurs the larger and stiffer the nodules will become.