Voice after surgery
Polyps and nodules of the vocal folds most often occur in people in vocal professions and in smokers. The main symptom is hoarseness, which does not go away for months. The operation is performed through the mouth under anesthesia, using micro-instruments and optics: it is important to remove the formation without damaging the vocal fold. After the intervention, vocal rest is required for 5–7 days, then classes with a phonopedist. Without changing the vocal load, the formations recur.
Why is histology important?
Benign formations of the ENT organs - papillomas, polyps, cysts, fibromas, exostoses - are common and are usually recognizable in appearance. But it is impossible to distinguish them from a malignant process at an early stage by their appearance: this can only be done by a morphologist under a microscope.
Therefore, any removed lesion is sent for histological examination. This is not a formality, but the only way to be sure of the nature of the process and not to miss a disease that can be treated much more successfully at an early stage.
When should a formation be removed?
- it is growing or has changed appearance in recent months
- affects breathing, swallowing, hearing, or voice
- bleeds or gets injured
- causes a constant sensation of a foreign body
- the nature of the formation is unclear and histological verification is required
How does the intervention work?
Small formations of the outer ear and pharynx are removed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis. Working in the larynx requires general anesthesia and endolaryngeal access with telescopes. The tissue is excised within healthy areas, bleeding is stopped by coagulation, and a suture is applied if necessary.