Abstract

CODINO, Juliana  and  CHRISTENSEN, Erik McLeod. A Structured Pre- and Post-Operative Voice Therapy Program for Benign Vocal Fold Lesions. Rev. Investig. Innov. Cienc. Salud [online]. 2023, vol.5, n.2, pp.254-262.  Epub Nov 20, 2023. ISSN 2665-2056.  https://doi.org/10.46634/riics.216.

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.

Keywords : Voice; voice therapy; post-operative; vocal rest; benign lesions; phonotrauma.

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