Book chapter
Vascular Lesions of the Vocal Fold: Phonomicrosurgery
Operative Techniques in Laryngology, pp 199-205
03 Apr 2024
Abstract
Vocal fold vascular lesions may occur at any location on the vocal fold and are categorized as:VarixEctasiaOnly vascular lesions that have caused bleeding or other symptoms should be treated surgically in most cases.Many vascular lesions respond to hormonal manipulation or are asymptomatic and do not require surgical intervention.Resection of vascular lesions with minimal disturbance of surrounding tissues provides the best chance to avoid scarring and recurrence.The CO2 laser can be used for varicosities, particularly those not in the medial half of the vocal fold, but it adds an additional risk of thermal injury. Precautions must be used to minimize these risks if CO2 laser treatment is utilized.Pulsed-KTP treatment is very effective and can be done in the operative room or as an office-based procedure.Postoperative dysphonia is not common, but it may occur, and patients should be counseled accordingly.
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- Title
- Vascular Lesions of the Vocal Fold: Phonomicrosurgery
- Creators
- Robert Thayer Sataloff - Drexel University, College of MedicineClark A. Rosen - University of California, San Francisco
- Publication Details
- Operative Techniques in Laryngology, pp 199-205
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing; Cham
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Medicine
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85206412043
- Other Identifier
- 991021875407704721