OVERVIEW: TREATMENT METHODS FOR VOCAL FOLD NODULES
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Objectives: Describe the characteristics of the research on the treatment of Vocal cord nodules and the results of treatment. Subjects and methods: Articles, studies, lectures, and textbooks in 3 databases PubMed, Cochrane, and ScienceDirect met the research criteria. Result: Found 750 documents. After analysis, 16 articles were included in the study: 56.3% (9 articles) mentioned speech therapy, and
articles mention laryngeal microsurgery treatment; 6.3% (1) articles combine laryngeal microsurgery and steroid injections; and 12.5% (2) articles mention corticosteroid therapy alone. Some characteristics of research studies: retrospectiVe study design 50% (8), prospectiVe 37.2% (6), clinical trials 12, 5% (2), and the sample size of the studies was less than 50 people (87.5%), female (96.1%). The aVerage age of the participants was 30–40 years old (66.8%). Treatment results: laryngoscopy has the effect of improVing 70– 90% of the size of the larynx; laryngeal microsurgery should be used after treatment with laryngopharyngeal therapy has no results; the combination of laryngoscopy with other methods such as laryngoscopy; Steroid injections increase the effectiVeness of treatment and reduce the time to relapse. Injectable steroids alone should be used in patients who are unable to achieVe amenorrhea but do not wish to undergo surgery. Steroid injections increase the effectiVeness of treatment and reduce the time to relapse. Injectable steroids alone should be used in patients who are unable to achieVe amenorrhea but do not wish to undergo surgery. Steroid injections increase the effectiVeness of treatment and reduce the time to relapse. Injectable steroids alone should be used in patients who are unable to achieVe amenorrhea but do not wish to undergo surgery.
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Vocal fold nodules, phonomicrosurgery, Voice therapy, steroid injection
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