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Treatment of Vocal Cord Polyp

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Diagnostic tests for vocal cord polyp
2408
Treatment of vocal cord polyp with laser resection
5866.24
General therapeutic rehabilitation
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The DKD HELIOS Clinic Wiesbaden has long made a name for itself in the international medical arena by introducing an optimal model of medical care, combining the use of the most advanced medical technologies, the experience of highly qualified doctors and impeccable quality of patient care. The medical facility first opened its
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The Samsung Medical Center was founded in 1994 and soon won the reputation of a medical facility of presidential standards, which it still preserves today. The hospital has 40 departments, 10 specialized centers and a huge Cancer Center with 655 beds. The medical facility is equipped with advanced equipment (for example, a 32-ch
HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
Overall rating9.7 / 10
Founded in 2014, the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld is one of the most modern medical facilities in Germany today. A team of highly qualified specialists, innovative medical equipment and comfortable accommodation conditions – the clinic has everything to make the treatment run smoothly and efficiently. Having crossed the threshold
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the Prosper Hospital Recklinghausen ranks among the top medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The hospital enjoys the status of a modern medical complex with the highest standards of care and a long history of more than 175 years. The health facility is an academic hospital of
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Medical tourism or a trip to another country to relax and solve some health problems, at the same time, enjoys great popularity now. The tourists of this type especially like Switzerland, because it offers a very high level of both rest and medical treatment. Clinique Generale has been servicing the residents of Fribourg for ove
The Municipal Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern maximum care medical facility, which combines a long tradition and the advanced achievements of modern medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the University of Freiburg, so scientific innovations in the field of diagnostics and treatment are continuously introduced into pract
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The Hannover Medical School has the status of a leading German medical facility. The advanced medical technologies, highly qualified specialists, as well as productive research activities form a solid basis for top-class medical service of the world standard. The hospital is proud of its outstanding achievements in the treatment
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Cologne-Holweide ranks among the top medical centers in North Rhine-Westphalia! The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Cologne, providing patients with high-quality healthcare based on the latest achievements in university medicine. The hospital ad
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The Marienhaus Hospital St. Elisabeth Neuwied is an advanced health facility with an excellent reputation in the national medical arena. It is the largest medical complex in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. The Marienhaus Hospital St. Elisabeth Neuwied is an academic hospital of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and an acade
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Every year, Zurich attracts thousands of foreigners with its best Swiss clinics. One of them is Klinik Im Park that has been providing a constantly high level of medical services, professional care and friendly atmosphere for 25 years. Why exactly do patients choose Swiss clinics? The reason is that our specialists will do their
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The Meoclinic Hospital Berlin is one of Germany's most renowned multidisciplinary private hospitals offering top-class and patient-centered medical care. The hospital opened its doors to patients back in 2000 and today is deservedly proud of its vast experience. It has 28 specialized departments, each of which is responsible
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The Baskent University Hospital Istanbul is a progressive medical complex, whose primary purpose is to provide medical care of the highest quality in a pleasant and comfortable environment. The hospital is part of the prestigious Turkish Baskent University Healthcare Group, whose outstanding achievements are known not only natio
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The Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul is an advanced multidisciplinary medical center that began its clinical practice in 2018. It is part of the world famous Memorial Healthcare Group. The hospital was designed in accordance with the very latest standards of modern architecture with the aim of providing top-class m
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Nuremberg Hospital
Nuremberg Hospital
Overall rating9 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Nuremberg Hospital ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest, highly specialized medical centers in Europe and positions itself as the maximum care hospital. The healthcare facility is an academic hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University
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The Hirslanden Clinic Aarau enjoys the status of one of the largest and most successful private medical facilities in Bern and Zurich. The clinic is part of the Hirslanden Network known in Europe, which is a provider of first-class medical services in Switzerland. The main areas of specialization of the clinic in Aarau include c
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The Hospital Oberberg Waldbrol is a progressive medical facility with a priority focus on effective treatment and high-quality patient care. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Bonn, which guarantees direct access to medical innovations. The medical staff of the hospital applies an individual ap
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About the disease

Vocal cord polyp is a benign growth on one or both vocal cords. This growth is usually soft and swollen. Polyp can be filled with fluid or blood depending on its severity and cause. If not treated on time, vocal cord polyp can develop into a nodule, which is also a growth, but a harder one. Vocal cord polyps and nodules can become callous-like and grow in size, if treatment is neglected. In some cases polyps can become blister-like or resemble in its structure a bump. 

Such growth can develop because of continuous abuse of the vocal cord, which can be result of a person's profession, infection or trauma. Continuous history of bronchitis and other pulmonary diseases can contribute to the development of polyp. Also, if a person has a long history of smoking and he lives in a polluted environment, he can eventually develop a polyp. In rare cases polyps can be caused by stress and anxiety. 

According to American SpeechLanguageHearing Association, only in USA  between 3% and 7% of population have some kind of voice disorder. Such disorder is more common in women. 

Symptoms

  • Hoarseness
  • Pain in the neck and throat
  • Pain during speaking
  • Change of the voice: it can become rough and scratchy
  • Lump in the neck
  • Range of voice capability decreases
  • Pain in the ears
  • Frequent coughing

Diagnosis

You need to visit otolaryngologist if you have vocal cord polyp longer than 3 weeks. During the physical examination, doctor will assess your vocal quality, its endurance and also vocal cords and larynx in general.

  • Endoscopy is used to examine vocal cords with the help of a tube, equipped with a camera. This diagnostic method allows a doctor see any changes in vocal cord anatomy.
  • Screening is conducted if there is obvious voice disorder. It is used to evaluate respiration and resonance abilities of the patient. It can also assess flexibility of the vocal cords. 

Treatment

  • Surgical resection of the polyp is used if the polyp is very large and needs to be removed to retain the voice of the patient. This procedure is usually done under the local anesthesia. Before and after it a patient needs to undergo special voice therapy to retain the voice function. 
  • Physiologic voice therapy is also used for treatment of polyps, but it is usually applied after the surgery as it helps the patient retain his respiration, phonation and resonance functions. It is also used to reduce the muscular tension which could accumulate after the polyp grew in size.

Overall, vocal cord polyp is not considered to be a dangerous condition, but, nonetheless, it needs to be treated to prevent any further complications, such as nodules or other formations.

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko