Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Vocal fold steroid injection for treatment of dysphonia. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Healthcare Technology Brief Publication. 2014 Authors' conclusions Vocalization is generated by vibration of the vocal cords and is dependent on free movement of the vocal cord surface over the ligament and muscle underlying it. Anything that restricts that movement can cause dysphonia—a difficulty in producing voice sounds. Vocal cord dysphonia can arise from a number of different causes: polyps, nodules, cysts, granulomas or granulation tissue, or scars on the vocal cords. Typically it arises in patients with chronic overuse of their voice, often in voice-related occupations. Current care for vocal cord dysphonia is voice hygiene therapy with or without pharmacotherapy. Surgery is reserved as an option for patients whose condition does not respond adequately to conservative measures. Recovery of vocalization can take months with voice therapy, and patients in voice-related occupations often have difficulty adhering to the voice rest required to heal. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Humans; Injections; Steroids; Vocal Cords Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32014001219 Date abstract record published 27/10/2014 |