Reinke Edema: Factors that Interfere with Vocal Recovery after Surgery
Conclusions The maintenance of some vocal symptoms and laryngeal alterations in videolaryngoscopy after microsurgery of Reinke edema is frequent, even in patients who follow the recommendations of vocal rest and control of gastroesophageal reflux. Vocal symptoms are attributed to changes in the laryngeal mucosa caused by chronic smoking, aggravated by the maintenance of addiction in the postoperative period. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Lima Neto, Jos é Luiz Fonseca, Ant ônio Rodrigues Bueno da Tavares, Elaine Lara Mendes Gramuglia, Andrea Cristina Joia Martins, Regina Helena Garcia Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
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