Vocal Nodule and Polyp by Microlaryngoscopy and Cold Instruments

Abstract

Aim and Objective: To evaluate the usefulness of voice handicap index and seventy degree endoscopy for

assessment of speech.

Materials and Method: The study was conducted in the department of Otorhinolaryngolgy,tertiary care

hospital,between 2018 to 2019.

Results: Total of 42 cases underwent micro laryngeal surgerywithout any complications.voice Handicap

index (VHI) and 70 degree scopy assessed after 10days, 1st month and 3rd month interval .All cases improved

voice on 10th day and symptoms were gradually decreased. Before surgery mean was 82.43 changed to

17.31 on 10th day to 1.45 on 3rd month follow up.p value <0.005

Conclusion: Early diagnosis is important to rule out malignant changes in cases with hoarseness of voice and

early treatment with microlarynoscopy is very effective shows significant improvement on voice handicap

index and endoscopy and with patients satisfaction.