Benign Subepithelial Lesions of the Vocal Fold: The Value of an International Classification System
2019 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience
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benign subepithelial lesions
The benign subepithelial lesions of the membranous vocal fold are prevalent and reason for debate among otolaryngologists for decades. There are several classifications based on both morphology and phonatory function. There is also debate on which diagnostic methods to use for diagnosis. Debating this question, we could reach a classification that can be simple, objective and uniform. This way, voice care providers (otolaryngologist, speech pathologists, vocal coaches and also patients) will be able to communicate better in daily practice and also in scientific communications and conferences. This panel brings laryngologists from around the world to discuss this idea with different perspectives.
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The benign subepithelial lesions of the membranous vocal fold are prevalent and reason for debate among otolaryngologists for decades. There are several classifications based on both morphology and phonatory function. There is also debate on which diagnostic methods to use for diagnosis. Debating this question, we could reach a classification that can be simple, objective and uniform. This way, voice care providers (otolaryngologist, speech pathologists, vocal coaches and also patients) will be able to communicate better in daily practice and also in scientific communications and conferences. This panel brings laryngologists from around the world to discuss this idea with different perspectivesLearning Objectives: 1. Understand how a single simplified classification system could benefit patient outcomes and unify research efforts. 2. Appreciate the need for a simple, easy-to-use classification system. 3. Explain the potential barriers to the development and adoption of a unified system.Faculty: Geraldo Druck Sant'Anna MD, Mark S. Courey MD, Clark A. Rosen MD, Marc J. Remacle MD PhD, Tuan-Jen Fang MD
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