Vocal Cord Adhesion
The task of the vocal cords is to enable us to breathe and speak by opening and closing. If the vocal cords stick together, problems such as difficulty breathing and hoarseness occur. There are many causes of vocal cord adhesion. It may be congenital or it may be due to cancer surgeries, radiation therapy, chemical gases and smoke-induced vocal cord adhesions. Regardless of the underlying cause, vocal cord adhesion should be treated.
The modern approach used in vocal cord treatment is to open the vocal cords with the help of a laser and prevent them from closing again with silicone stents. We often perform these surgeries endoscopically through the mouth. Although these surgeries are difficult operations that require a lot of delicacy, they are generally easy procedures for the patient. Patients are discharged home in the evening on the same day. The stent placed between the vocal cords is removed after three or four weeks.
When treated correctly, vocal cord adhesions do not recur and can heal permanently. It is important that patients consult experienced physicians in this field.