Advanced Vocal Cord Surgery for Cyst/Polyp, Tumour

Vocal cords are thin bands of muscle in the larynx, present in the back of your throat. The function of these muscles is to produce sound.

Sometimes, these muscles develop extra, abnormal outgrowths known as lesions. Mostly non-cancerous, they may be cancerous in some cases. Dr. Saloni is a renowned ENT consultant, who specializes in eliminating these lesions through a surgical procedure called “Vocal Cord Surgery”.

Why’s Vocal Cord Surgery Performed?

Everything goes fine until the cords develop abnormal growths or infections. And, that’s when (unfortunately) the patients may need vocal cord surgery.

At our trusted ENT Clinic, in Delhi, we perform successful vocal cord surgery on a day-to-day basis and help you get rid of the dangerous polyps, cysts, or tumors in the vocal cord. The vocal cords function as the sound-producing muscles as the exhaled air causes them to vibrate. Vocal Cord surgery is considered a successful way to remove these potentially dangerous growths in the vocal cords.

When is Vocal Cord Surgery Needed?

You may need vocal cord surgery if the vocal cord lesions lead to symptoms, including:

• • Multi-toned voice
• • Hoarse voice
• • Pain in the neck
• • Loss of vocal range
• • Vocal fatigue
• • General weakness
• • Throat clearing
• • Frequent coughing
• • Lump formation in the throat
• • Breathiness or audible breathing

If you are experiencing any of the above problems or symptoms, consult our ENT specialist to examine your head and neck.

How is Vocal Cord Surgery performed?

Vocal cord surgery should be considered if the non-surgical treatment options aren’t enough to help you get rid of the lesions in your vocal cords. It is important if benign growths of the vocal cords are suspected.

The vocal cord surgery involves the following steps:

• 1. Our expert ENT specialists in Delhi begin the surgery by numbing the area using a spray
• 2. A scope is then crossed through the nose down to the throat.
• 3. Lesions are, thereafter, destroyed using laser or high-beam light energies.

Laser surgery is known as a comparatively faster and simpler procedure, requiring no need for additional doctor visits. Also, it is considered an effective way to eliminate benign lesions with fewer side effects and less pain.

Recovery and Aftercare from Vocal Cord Surgery

Post-operative care guidelines for vocal cord surgery are as follows:

• 1. Avoid clearing the throat.
• 2. Try taking plenty of water to ensure hydration of the larynx.
• 3. Stay away from alcohol and smoking.
• 4. Make sure you have a complete voice rest. Refrain from talking, singing, or even whispering for a minimum of five days post-surgery.
• 5. Stick to a regimen of steam inhalation for 5 to 10 minutes regularly to ensure your throat is humidified and dry throat symptoms are taken care of.

In The Nutshell

Vocal cord surgery can help address and treat vocal cord lesions comprising polyps, tumors, or nodules. While fewer side effects may appear, the efficacy of the procedure is well-known. Dr. Saloni Sinha is a renowned ENT specialist who has the experience and expertise to deal with the issues with minimum. Further, vocal cord surgery is considered a safe procedure, with minimum risks involved.

Feel free to call us for further assistance.