Laryngeal procedures are used to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the voice box.

Common Conditions

• Persistent hoarseness
• Voice strain
• Vocal cord nodules, polyps, or cysts
• Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
• Growths in the larynx

Types of Procedures

• Microlaryngoscopy
• Endoscopic removal of vocal cord lesions
• Biopsy of suspicious growths
• Tracheostomy when required for airway management

Benefits

• Improved voice quality
• Diagnosis and treatment of abnormal growths
• Better breathing and swallowing function

Recovery

Short periods of voice rest are usually advised to allow proper healing.