Phonosurgery & Speech Therapy
Phonosurgery & Speech Therapy
Flexible Laryngoscopy
Also called flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy or nasopharyngolaryngoscopy, this is a minimally invasive procedure used to examine the nose, throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx), and vocal cords. It involves inserting a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera (endoscope) through the nose to visualize upper airway structures in real time.
Flexible laryngoscopy is a quick, safe, and highly informative tool for evaluating throat and voice disorders. It’s widely used in ENT (otolaryngology), speech pathology, and pulmonology for both diagnosis and treatment planning.
Speech therapy
Also called speech-language pathology (SLP) this is a specialized field focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing communication disorders (speech, language, voice) and swallowing disorders (dysphagia). It is conducted by licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and can benefit people of all ages, from infants to the elderly.
Phonosurgery
This refers to specialized surgical procedures aimed at restoring, improving, or preserving voice function by altering the structures of the larynx (voice box), particularly the vocal folds (vocal cords). It is performed by otolaryngologists (ENTs) or laryngeal surgeons and is often combined with voice therapy for optimal outcomes.
Phonosurgery is a highly specialized field that combines precision surgery with voice science. It can restore a natural voice, prevent aspiration, and significantly improve quality of life.
