Vocal fold scars: a common classification proposal by the American Laryngological Association and European Laryngological Society.
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol
; 276(8): 2289-2292, 2019 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Vocal fold scar is one the most challenging benign laryngeal pathologies. The purpose of this paper is to propose a classification that will allow for a common description of this entity between laryngologists, prevent discrepancies in interpretation, allow for comparison of related studies, and offer a training tool for young laryngologists. METHODS/RESULTS:
Based on the depth and laterality of scarring, we propose 4 types type I, characterized by atrophy of lamina propria with/without affected epithelium; type II, where the epithelium, lamina propria, and muscle are affected; type III, where the scar is located on the anterior commissure; type IV, which includes extended scar formation in both anteroposterior and rostro-caudal axis with significant loss of vocal fold mass.CONCLUSION:
We believe that our proposal is comprehensive and encompasses all existing iatrogenic and non-iatrogenic etiologies in a simple and concise manner. It also serves its purpose as a descriptive, comparative, and training tool.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Prega Vocal
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Doenças da Laringe
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Cicatriz
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article