Surgery for voice

Preoperative assessment in a multidisciplinary voice clinic, using strobosc opy, is essential, in the treatment of benign vocal fold mucosal disorders precise phonosurgical techniques, using high magnification which respects t he multilayered structure of the vocal fold, are mandatory, A paralysed voc al fold con be assessed by electromyography acid medialization thyroplasty procedures offer excellent 'fine tuning' of the voice.