Voice Outcomes following a Single Office-Based Steroid Injection for Vocal Fold Scar

Conclusions Office-based steroid injection combined with voice therapy for mild/moderate vocal fold scar is associated with improved patient-reported and functional voice measures. These findings provide preliminary support for this approach. Importantly, the procedure is low risk and can be performed in the office, thus offering a simple treatment alternative to patients with a disorder that has traditionally been difficult to manage. Prospective studies evaluating the effects of multiple injections are warranted.

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Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - October 31, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Young, W. G., Hoffman, M. R., Koszewski, I. J., Whited, C. W., Ruel, B. N., Dailey, S. H. Tags: Laryngology and Neurolaryngology Source Type: research