• 말소리와 음성과학
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.163-171
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• 2009

This study attempted to investigate vocal characteristics and differences in gender and voice classification among classical singers. Twenty-three female singers (M = 23.1 yrs, SD = 3.6 yrs, average 6.3 yrs singing experience, all classified as sopranos) and twenty male singers (M = 25.2 yrs, SD= 3.6 yrs, average 6. 3 yrs singing experience, 8 tenors, 12 baritones) were recruited to participate in the present study. Speaking fundamental frequency (FO), closed quotient (CQ), MPT (Maximum Phonation Time), breathing types, maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), maximum expiratory pressure (MEP), and singers' formants were measured. In addition, vibratory patterns were observed using stroboscopy. Sfo, singing CQ, breathing types, formant frequency in singers' formants, MIP, MEP, and MPT were significantly different from gender to gender. Generally, singers' formants were observed in male singers and also the pattern of singers' formants was different between tenors and baritones. Lower singing CQ values were observed than speaking CQ values in the female singers (P<.001). Furthermore, MEP, MIP, and singing CQ were significantly lower for female singers than for males singers (P<.001). MPT and speaking FO, however, were not significantly different between tenors and baritones.

• 음성과학
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.203-213
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• 2005

This study was conducted to investigate the respiratory and aerodynamic function of adductor spasmodic dysphonia (ADSD) patients. Participants were (1) 18 females SD patients with non- Botulinum toxin injection (2) 14 females SD patients who had taken treatment of Botulinum toxin injection. (3) 14 age- and sex- matched normal female controls. Spirometer and phonatory function analyzer were used for respiratory muscle pressure (MIP: Maximum inspiratory pressure), MEP: Maximum expiratory pressure)& MPT(Maximum phonation time) and aerodynamic(F0:Fundamental frequency, intensity, MFR: Mean flow late, Psub: Subglottal pressure) measurement. The results were as follows: (1) Normal group was significantly higher in MIP, MEP, MPT than two SD groups (p < .05); (2) MPT was significantly lower in SD with non-Botulinum toxin injection group than SD with the treatment experience of Botulinum toxin injection (p < .05); (3) All aerodynamic parameters, F0, intensity, MFR, Psub, were not significantly different among three groups(p > .05).The reason of short MPT in ADSD may use lower respiratory pressure than normal group as strategy to decrease their tremulous voice quality. Moreover respiratory muscle pressure was lower than normal group regardless of botulinum toxin injection treatment.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제17권11호
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• pp.156-166
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• 2017

본 연구는 만성 뇌졸중 환자들을 대상으로, 혀의 객관적인 수치로 측정할 수 있는 기계(Iowa Oral Performance Instrument, IOPI)를 사용하여 혀의 최대 저항 훈련프로그램을 수정하고, 혀 정확도 훈련을 추가한 프로그램을 적용하여 혀 근력과 구어기능에 미치는 효과를 비교하고자 실시하였다. 뇌졸중으로 진단받은 입원 및 외래환자를 각각 20명씩 실험군인 혀 저항정확도훈련 치료군과 대조군인 구강안면운동 치료군으로 나누어 각 치료를 대상자들에게 총 4주간 30분씩, 주 5회 실시하였고, 혀 근력과 구어기능 능력을 변화를 알아보기 위해 중재 전, 후에 혀 전방거상 압력(Anterior Tongue Pressure; ATP), 혀 후방거상 압력(Posterior Tongue Pressure; PTP), 최대발성시간(Maximum Phonation Time; MPT)을 측정하였다. 본 연구의 결과 중재 전 후 혀 저항정확도훈련 치료군과 구강안면운동 치료군의 혀 근력과 구어기능은 유의하게 향상하였으나, 두 군 사이의 비교에서 혀 저항정확도훈련 치료군과 구강안면운동 치료군 간의 혀 근력과 구어기능의 변화량은 유의한 차이가 없었다. 따라서 혀 저항정확도훈련이 기존 구강안면운동 치료보다 혀 근력 및 구어기능 향상에 효과적이지는 않은 것으로 나타났다.

• 말소리와 음성과학
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.81-90
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• 2013

During adolescence the mutational period is characterized by the changes in the laryngeal structure, the length of the vocal cords, and a tone of voice. Usually, adolescents at 15 or 16 reach the voice of adults but the mutational period is sometimes delayed. Therefore, studies on the voice of adolescents between 16 ~ 18 right after the mutational period are required. Accordingly, this paper attempted to provide basic data about the normal standard for patients with voice disorders during this period by evaluating the vocal characteristics of males and females between 16 ~ 18 with an objective device bycomparing and analyzing them by sex and age. The study was conducted on a total of 60 subjects composed of each 10 subjects of each age. The vocal analysis was conducted by MPT (Maximum Phonation Time) measurement, sustained vowels and sentence reading. As for /a/ sustained vowels, fundamental frequency, hereinafter referred to as $F_0$, jitter, shimmer, noise-to-harmonic ratio, hereinafter referred to as NHR were measured by using the Multi-dimensional voice program (MDVP) among the Multi-Speech program of Computerized Speech Lab (Kay Elemetrics). The sentence reading, mean $F_0$, maximum $F_0$ and minimum $F_0$ were measured using the Real-Time Pitch (RTP) Model 5121 among the Multi-Speech program of Computerized Speech Lab (Kay Elemetrics). As a result, according to sex, there were statistically significant differences in $F_0$, jitter, shimmer, mean $F_0$, maximum $F_0$, and minimum $F_0$; and according to age, there were statistically significant differences in MPT. In conclusion, the voice of the adolescents between 16 ~ 18 reached the maturity levels of adults but the voice quality which can be considered on the scale of voice disorders showed transition to the voice of an adult during the mutational period.

• 음성과학
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.59-72
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• 2005

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of rhythm therapy program on MPT(Maximum Phonation Time) and acoustic parameters in patients with Parkinson's disease. The therapy program utilized 5 Korean traditional rhythms: jinngyang, jungmori, jungjungmori, jajinmori, and semachi. The therapy consisted of counseling regarding vocal hygiene and actual therapy procedures. Six subjects with Parkinson's disease participated in the study; 3 subjects in experimental group and the other 3 subjects in control group. The pre- and post- acoustic analyses were performed in both groups. The results of this study were as follows; 1) MPT was significantly increased in the experimental group, 2) mono-pitch was significantly improved in the experimental group, 3) mono-loudness was significantly improved in the experimental group, and finally, HNR was significantly increased in the experimental group compared to the control group.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.178-184
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• 1997

Vocal nodule due to vocal hyperfunction is one of the representative chronic diseases of vocal folds, and it can be cured by surgical movement, and/or voice therapy. The present study is, focusing on the latter, to compare the acoustic and aerodynamic results of the pretreatment with those of posttreatment, and then to investigate the objective date on the efficiency of the voice therapy for the patients with vocal nodules. 11 females(age : 7-49) and 5 males(age : 8-40), total 16 patients wi vocal nodules treated by voice therapy were participated as subjects. Six measurements and comparisons of pretreatment and posttreatment of the results were performed : litter, shimmer, and noise-to-harmonic ratio as acoustic analyses ; maximum phonation time, mean flow rate, and the subtraction of mean flow rate from maximum flow rate as aerodynamic analyses. As a result, 14 of 16 subjects showed improvement at more than 4 of 6 measurements, and in group data, every measurements of posttreatment was improved significantly than the pretreatment. On the whole, the improvement of aerodynamic aspects was more statistically significant than that of acoustic ones.

• Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.354-361
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• 2018

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of injection laryngoplasty (IL) with hyaluronic acid in patients with vocal fold paralysis (VFP). Methods: A total of 50 patients with VFP participated in this study. Pre- and post-IL assessments were performed, which included analyzing the sustained vowel /a/ phonation, and the patient reading 1 Korean sentence from the "Walk" passage that comprised 25 syllables in 10 words. To investigate the effect of IL on vocal fold function, acoustic analysis (acoustic voice quality index, cepstral peak prominence, maximum phonation time, speaking fundamental frequency) was conducted and auditory-perceptual (grade and overall severity), visual judgment (gap), and self-questionnaire (voice handicap index-10) assessments were performed. Results: The patients with VFP showed statistically significant differences between pre-and post-IL assessments for acoustic and auditory-perception, visual judgment, and self-questionnaire assessments. Conclusion: The patients with VFP showed positive change in vocal fold function between pre- and post-IL measurements. The findings showed that IL with hyaluronic acid is an effective method to improve vocal fold function in patients with VFP.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.378-396
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• 2022

Several reconstructive methods have been reported to restore the continuity of the aerodigestive tract following resection of pharyngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers. However, high complication rates have been reported after voice prosthesis insertion. In this setting, the ileocolon free flap (ICFF) offers a tubularized flap for reconstruction of the hypopharynx while providing a natural phonation tube. Herein, we systematically reviewed the current evidence on the use of the ICFF for reconstruction of the aerodigestive tract. A systematic literature search was conducted across PubMed MEDLINE, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Ovid MEDLINE(R). Data on the technical considerations and surgical and functional outcomes were extracted. Twenty-one studies were included. The mean age and follow-up were 54.65 years and 24.72 months, respectively. An isoperistaltic or antiperistaltic standard ICFF, patch flap, or chimeric seromuscular-ICFF can be used depending on the patients' needs. The seromuscular chimeric flap is useful to augment the closure of the distal anastomotic site. The maximum phonation time, frequency, and sound pressure level (dB) were higher with ileal segments of 7 to 15 cm. The incidence of postoperative leakage ranged from 0 to 13.3%, and the majority was occurring at the coloesophageal junction. The revision rate of the microanastomosis ranged from 0 to 16.6%. The ICFF provides a reliable and versatile alternative for reconstruction of middle-size defects of the aerodigestive tract. Its three-dimensional configuration and functional anatomy encourage early speech and deglutition without a prosthetic valve and minimal donor-site morbidity.

• 대한기관식도과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기관식도과학회 1983년도 제17차 학술대회연제순서 및 초록
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• pp.8.2-9
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• 1983

성대의 폴립 및 결절 등은 발성장애를 일으키는 가장 흔한 후두질환들이며 근래에는 후두미세수술(Laryngomicrosurgery)의 보편화에 따라서 그 수술성적에 있어서도 많은 개선이 이루어져 왔다. 그러나 오늘날 이러한 수술은 단순한 종물제거라는 개념을 넘어서서 술후에 따른 음성개선을 중요목적으로 하는 음성개선선수술 (phonosurgery)인 까닭에 수술에 따른 객관적이고도 정량적인 음성치료효과의 판정에도 관심을 기울여야 하겠다. 현재까지 시행되고 있는 수술후 치료효과의 판정에 대한 검사에 있어서는 대체로 공기 역학적 검사(aerodynamic study), 성대의 진동검사(vocal fold vibratory study), 음향분석검사(acoustic analysis), 청각심리검사( psychoacoustic evaluation)및 근신경검사(neuromuscular study)등이 시행되어지고 있다. 저자들은 1981년 6월부터 1983년 3월까지 1년 10개월간 본원 이비인후과에서 후두미세수술을 시행한 56예 의 성대 폴립 및 결절환자 중에서 수술전 및 수술 2개월 후에 상기할 일련의 음성 검사가 가능하였던 24예(성대폴립 15 예, 성대결절 9예)를 판정하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1) 최장발성지속시간 (Maximum phonation time)은 8예의 양측성 폴립에서는 술전에 비해 평균 40%가 증가되었으며 7예의 편측성 폴립에서는 평균 75.5 %가 증가되었다. 한편 7예의 양측성 결절에서는 평균 62 %, 2예의 편측성 결절에서는 18%가 각각 증가되었다. 2) 발성율(Phonation quotient) 양측성 폴립에서는 술전에 비해서 평균 25%가 편측성 폴립에서는 평균 2 6%가 각각 감소되었으며 또한 양측성 결절은 평균 55 %, 편측성 결절은 12%가 각각 감소되었다. 3 ) 평균호기유율(Mean air flow rate) 양측성 폴립에서는 평균 27%가 편측성 폴립에서는 평균 25 %가 각각 감소되었으며 양측성 결절에서는 평균 65 %가 편측성 결절에서는 25%가 각각 감소되었다. 4) 후두스트로보스코피 (Laryngo - stroboscopy )상으로 본 성대의 진동상 관찰에서 15예의 폴립에서는 술전 성문폐쇄 부전(Glottic chink)이 있었던 11예중 10예에서 성문폐쇄의 정상화, 대칭성의 회복 및 비진동성부위의 소실등이 관찰되었으며 9예의 결절에서도 술전 성문폐쇄부전이 있었던 7예 중 5예에서 소실되었다. 5 ) 청각심리검사 (Psychoacoustic evaluation)에서 폴립은 술전에 Grade 1∼2의 사성이 있었던 11예중 술후 10예에서 Grade 0로 되었으며 Grade 1∼2의 사성이 있었던 3예의 결절에서도 모두 Grade 0로 정상화되었다.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.5-11
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• 1999

최근 음성장애에 관한 관심이 높아지면서 성대질환 내지는 후두질환의 정확한 진단을 위한 발성기능의 측정이 더욱 중요시되기에 이르렀다 이에 본 연구에서는 정상 한국인 남자 81명, 여자 76명과 성대용종 환자 남자 78명, 여자 65명을 대상으로 공기역학적 검사 중 컴퓨터화된 측정기구와 기류저지법으로 최대발성지속시간, 발성기류량, 평균호기류율, 및 성문하압을 연령별 및 성별에 따라 평균치를 측정, 이를 비교 분석하였다. 최대발성지속시간은 정상인 남자가 20.6${\pm}$6.34초, 여자가 17.2${\pm}$4.20초였고, 성대용종 환자에서 남자가 13.1${\pm}$4.26초, 여자가 11.6${\pm}$4.43초였다. 평균호기류율은 정상인 남자가 170.0${\pm}$67.00ml/sec, 여자가 131.1${\pm}$49.03ml/sec였고, 성대용종 환자에서 남자가 255.7${\pm}$216.52ml/sec, 여자가 183.24${\pm}$107.16ml/sec였다. 발성기류량은 정상인 남자가 3179.0${\pm}$648.94ml. 여자가 2144.1${\pm}$650.81ml였고, 성대용종 환자에서 남자가 2905.8${\pm}$1295.35ml, 여자가 1904.4${\pm}$1068.59ml였다 성문하압은 정상인 남자가 4.0${\pm}$1.88cm$H_2O$, 여자가 3.5${\pm}$4.20cm$H_2O$였고, 성대용종 환자에서 남자가 4.2$\pm$1.48cm$H_2O$, 여자가 3.9${\pm}$1.12cm$H_2O$였다. 성대용종 환자에서 통계학적으로 유의성있게 최대발성지속시간은 감소하고, 평균호기류율은 증가하였으며, 발성기류량과 성문하압은 여자환자에서만 의미 있게 각각 감소하거나 증가하였다. 이상의 결과는 정상인과 성대용종 환자에 있어서 객관적인 공기역학적 검사결과를 보여주며 이는 성대용종 환자의 음성이상에 대한 상태판정이나 치료 후 효과 판정에 기본자료로 이용할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.