Characterizing Dysphonia After Pediatric Open Airway Reconstruction: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pediatric laryngotracheal stenosis often requires open airway reconstruction. While these surgeries establish an airway for adequate ventilation, many patients develop subsequent dysphonia. Numerous studies have reported outcomes related to voice.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate dysphonia in pediatric patients following open airway reconstruction, focusing on acoustic parameters, perceptual voice quality, and voice-related quality of life.

Methods

A comprehensive search using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines across 6 databases identified articles involving pediatric patients who underwent open airway reconstruction and reported postoperative vocal acoustic parameters, perceptual voice quality,

SUBMITTER: Dahan Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11325326 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature