From the Research
Definition and Purpose of Phonomicrosurgery
- Phonomicrosurgery is a surgical procedure intended to maintain or improve the quality of the voice by correcting defects in laryngeal sound production 1.
- It is a safe and effective therapy for voice disorders caused by pseudotumors of the vocal folds or paralysis of the vocal folds with incomplete glottis closure 2.
- The goal of phonomicrosurgery is to improve oral communication by better vocal function, and it comprises various techniques, including direct and indirect access to the larynx 3.
Types of Phonomicrosurgery
- Phonomicrosurgery can be used to treat various benign lesions, such as vocal nodules, polyps, and cysts, as well as premalignant lesions and early glottic cancer 4.
- It can also be used to treat vocal fold paralysis and other voice disorders 2.
- The procedure may involve minimally invasive techniques, such as lateral microflap, medial microflap, submucosal infusion, mucosal stripping, or epithelium stripping 4.
Outcomes and Benefits
- Phonomicrosurgery has been shown to improve vocal function in performing artists and other individuals with voice disorders 5.
- The procedure can result in significant improvements in vocal quality, with nearly all patients reporting improvement in their postsurgical vocal function 5.
- Phonomicrosurgery can also be used to cure vocal disease and reserve good voice function, with high success rates reported in the treatment of benign lesions and early glottic cancer 4.