Phonosurgery Flashcards
Which is better for long term correction of glottic closure deficits, cymetra or radiesse injection substrates?
Radiesse
What technique is best employed for larger polyps or more diffuse polypoid degeneration?
microflap dissection
What is the oldest technique in an office examination of the vocal folds?
indirect laryngoscopy
Why is vocal rest ordered after microlaryngoscopy and how long is it typically prescribed for?
- to minimize mechanical trauma to tissues during early healing.
- usually prescribed for 3 days, but it varies
In indirect laryngoscopy, where is the mirror placed to view the folds?
near the soft palate
What is the procedure of choice for long-term correction of more severe glottis closure issues?
Medialization thyroplasty
Why was phonosurgery developed?
to preserve and enhance the mucosal wave
What is one advantage of office-based procedures?
allowing approach to the larynx without general anesthesia lowers cost and time
Which is best for short term augmentation, radiesse or cymetra injection substrates?
cymetra
In the majority of procedures, access to the vocal folds is accomplished by, what?
direct laryngoscopy
What is the speech-language pathologist’s role after microflap dissection procedure is performed?
counseling in vocal use and technique
After how many weeks is singing reintroduced postoperatively after microlaryngoscopy?
3 weeks
