The Efficacy of Different Voice Treatments for Vocal Fold Polyps: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vocal fold polyps (VFP) are a common cause of voice disorders and laryngeal discomfort. They are usually treated by behavioral voice therapy (VT) or phonosurgery, or a combination (CT) of both. However, the superiority of either of these treatments has not been clearly established.

Methods

Three databases were searched from inception to October 2022 and a manual search was performed. All clinical trials of VFP treatment were included that reported at least auditory-perceptual judgment, aerodynamics, acoustics, and the patient-perceived handicap.

Results

We identified 31 eligible studies (VT: n = 47-194; phonosurgery: n = 404-1039; CT: n = 237-350). All treatment approaches were highly effective, with large effect sizes (d > 0.8) and significant impro

SUBMITTER: Barsties V Latoszek B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10219546 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature