Vocal exertion can result in chronic vocal fatigue, putting individuals at risk for voice disorders.
Concurrent Modified Barium Swallow Study and Esophagrams Superior to Either Alone in Diagnosing Dysphagia
Concurrent modified barium swallow (MBS) study and esophagrams may improve diagnostic accuracy, but they minimize additional studies.
Vocal Cord Leukoplakia Management Trends Include Advanced Surgical Techniques, Voice Preservation
Here’s what a detailed literature review related to the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of vocal cord leukoplakia reveal about oncologic outcomes, voice preservation, and current and emerging techniques.
What Is the Optimal Imaging Modality for Parathyroid Adenoma?
Ultrasound, scintigraphy, 4D CT, and MRI all demonstrate utility when evaluating a patient with primary hyperparathyroidism.
Extensive Dataset for Esophageal Dilation Shows Very Low Rates of Complications, Mortality
Evidence from a national insurance claim database suggests that esophageal dilation is a safe procedure with a very low rate of serious complications and mortality.
Laryngeal Botulinum Neurotoxin Injections Improve Work Productivity in Patients with Spasmodic Dysphonia
Employed patients with spasmodic dysphonia reported voice-related work productivity impairment, which improved significantly one month after treatment with BoNT injection.
Maximum Spirometric Value Changes Predict Surgery Need in Patients with Recurrent Laryngotracheal Stenosis
The deviation from overall spirometric maximums has the strongest predictive power in determining the need to return to surgery.
Study Identifies the 21 Most Influential Papers in Laryngology Since 2000
These 21 particularly influential laryngology papers that have focused further research and served as educational resources for trainees and practicing physicians.
Superior Laryngeal Nerve Block May Be a Viable Treatment Option for Neurogenic Cough
Procedural therapy, including superior laryngeal nerve (SLN) block, should be considered in the armamentarium of neurogenic cough treatments.
Glottic Gap Area Not Correlated with Vocal Function in Presbyphonia Patients
Data suggest that dysphonia severity in presbyphonia is not fully explained by a glottic gap or secondary muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) alone.
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