A Structured Pre- and Post-Operative Voice Therapy Program for Benign Vocal Fold Lesions

Autor: Juliana Codino, Erik McLeod Christensen
Jazyk: Spanish; Castilian
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Revista de Investigación e Innovación en Ciencias de la Salud, Vol 5, Iss 2 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2665-2056
DOI: 10.46634/riics.216
Popis: Benign vocal fold lesions (BVFLs) are acquired structural anomalies of the vocal folds, and these are primarily a result of vocal abuse or phonotrauma. Phonotraumatic lesions are not generally regarded as recurrent, provided that appropriate behavioral changes are made after resolution or surgical removal. Voice therapy plays a crucial role in this aspect. The aim of this article is to propose a structured pre- and post-operative voice therapy program for patients undergoing surgical intervention for BVFLs. Voice therapy post-surgery has been proven to reduce the rate of recurrence in BVFLs. Having a standard treatment protocol is a useful tool for the therapist, particularly one without extensive voice training.
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