• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.9-15
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• 1995

Bowing of the vocal cords may be due to aging. atrophy. bilateral superior laryngeal nerve paralysis. injudicious vocal cord surgery, of an idiopathic cause. The bowing usually produces a dysphonia characterized by breathiness due to air escape : however, it can produce aphonia. This report reviews vocal function after surgical correction of bowing of the vocal cords for diagnosis and management. The vocal function of 13 patients with sulcus vocalis and 12 patients with vocal cord atrophy was evaluated with the use of a test battery of multidimensional evaluation items. The voice was improved postoperatively in most patients. The voice improvement was reflected objectively in maximum phonation time, mean air flow rate during phonation, stroboscopic findings. sound pressure level range and fundamental frequency range of phonation, and results of acoustic analyses of tape-recorded voice. The vocal function after surgical correction of the sulcus vocalis and vocal cord atrophy was improved postoperatively in most patient, but the results were not satisfactory.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.112-116
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• 2015

Background and Objectives : Aerodynamic analysis is an examination which provides information regarding various vocalization measures indicating laryngeal efficiency. Voice evaluation using such examination must be capable of distinguishing between normal to abnormal voice. It also observes variables on aerodynamic characteristics by gender in regards to patients of vocal disorders, especially of vocal cord paralysis and vocal polyp, and compares the conditions before and after surgery. This paper therefore, seeks to build a framework for establishing standard levels of aerodynamical characteristic on vocal disorders. Subjects and Methods : The study was intended for a total number of 20 patients with vocal polyp or unilateral vocal cord paralysis. Those with the vocal polyp underwent laryngomycroscopy surgery and the vocal cord paralysis, vocal fold injection using Restylane. Aerodynamic analysis fulfilled the Maximum sustained Phonation (MXPH) and Voicing Efficiency (VOEF) by using PAS Model 6600 (KayPENTAX, USA). Results : In MXPH, increase in PHOT were evident with vocal polyp after surgery. As for patients with vocal cord paralysis, MAXDB, MEADB, DHODB, PHOT all have increased and MEAP, PEF, MEAF decreased after surgery. In VOEF, patients with vocal cord paralysis who underwent surgery showed increase in MAXDB, MEADB, DHODB, FET100, ARES, but decreases in PEF, TARF. Conclusion : Overall, it can be concluded that patients with the vocal polyp and vocal cord paralysis seemed to get closer to the normal values after than before surgery in majority of measures. This confirms that the function of their vocal cord has improved nearly to normality through operations.

• 대한기관식도과학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.83-86
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• 2003

Background and Objectives : Paradoxical vocal cord movement is a series of paroxysmal adduction of the anterior two-thirds of the vocal cords during respiration or during phonation. The choking, stridor, and wheezing in this condition occur primarily on inhalation, rather than on exhalation. The two pathognomonic diagnostic criterias that need to be assessed during an acute presentation are laryngoscopy with direct visualization of paradoxical adduction of the vocal cords and pulmonary function testing. Materials and Methods : A retrospective review of 3 patients who were referred to otolaryngologist from pulmonology department, and were confirmed by typical laryngoscopic findings with paradoxical adduction of the vocal cords was conducted. Results The patients were misdiagnosed as exercised-induced asthma, and unresponsive to corticosteroid and bronchodilators. Improvement was achieved only by diagnosis with paradoxial vocal cord movement. Biofeed back therapy, voice therapy, treatment for reflux laryngitis improved symptoms. Conclusion The etiology of paradoxical vocal cord movement is unknown. It may be functional or emotional. The functional factors that were proposed are neurologic deficit and gastroesophageal reflux. Management methods of this condition consist of psychological counselling, voice therapy, and antireflux medication.

• 대한기관식도과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기관식도과학회 1982년도 제16차 학술대회연제순서 및 초록
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• pp.7.3-7
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• 1982

기관지내의 삽관은 전신마취나 인위적인 기도확보를 위해 흔히 시행되며, 그것의 유용성은 재론의 여지가 없다. 그러나 기관내 삽관후에 후두종창 궤양 그리고 육아종이 합병증으로 가끔 생기며 또한 성대마비도 드물게 온다. 최근에 저자들은 충수절제술을 위한 기관삽관마취후에 애성을 동반한 좌측 성대마비를 경험하였기에 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• 대한기관식도과학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.5-10
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• 2013

Bilateral vocal cord palsy (BVCP) present a challenging condition which result from various etiologies including iatrogenic recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, progressive neurological disorder, intubation, trauma, tumor and idiopathic cause. Careful history taking, laryngoscopic evaluation, laryngeal EMG, and imaging studies are helpful for providing a precise diagnosis and planning appropriate treatment. BVCP causes airway restriction and not vocal dysfunction. In patients with BVFP, treatment is directed at maximizing the airway, while attempting to limit the negative effects of treatment on vocal function. A variety of surgical procedures are available for mangement of BVCP. The most conservative, limited procedure should be selected initially, and then further surgery and more extensive surgery can be tailored to the patient's airway and voice needs. This review will address the etiology, diagnosis, and managements of BVCP.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.30-36
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• 2018

Background and Objectives : The effect of palliative injection laryngoplasty in cancer-related unilateral vocal cord paralysis patients on voice and swallowing function is uncertain and there are few previous studies of its suitability, benefits as a palliative treatment option. The purpose of this study is to confirm the objective results of voice and swallowing function after palliative office-based hyaluronic acid injection laryngoplasty in cancer-related unilateral vocal cord paralysis patients. Materials and Method : 36 patients who had unilateral vocal cord paralysis from non-thyroidal, extralaryngeal neoplasms were included in this study. To evaluate the clinical outcome, we analyzed perceptual GRBAS grading, acoustic analysis, aerodynamic study, Electroglottography (EGG), Voice Handicap Index (VHI-30) about voice function and disability rating scale (DRS), gastric tube dependency, aspiration pneumonia about swallowing function and 36-Item Short Form Survey version 2 (SF-36v2) about quality of life. Results : In GRBAS scale, G (p<0.001), R (p=0.004), B (p=0.001), A (p=0.011), and S (p=0.007) showed significant improvement. Jitter, shimmer, speaking fundamental frequency, maximal phonation time, VHI-30, DRS score, gastric tube dependency, aspiration pneumonia, and SF-36v2 were significantly improved after injection (p=0.016, p=0.011, p=0.045, p=0.005, p<0.001, p<0.001 p=0.003, p<0.001, and p<0.001 respectively). Conclusion : From this study we concluded office-based hyaluronic acid injection can be used as a useful palliative treatment option in cancer-related ill patients with unilateral vocal cord paralysis. Palliative hyaluronic acid injection laryngoplasty avoids the need for tube feeding, thus reducing the risk of aspiration pneumonia. These outcomes are accompanied by significant improvement in voice quality.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.12-19
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• 2000

Background and Objectives : Dysphonia may be secondary to many different type of benign vocal cord lesions such as vocal polyp, vocal nodule, Reinke's edema, and intracordal cyst. Diagnosis and treatment of intracordal cysts are more difficult than other benign vocal cord lesions. But postoperative voice analysis of intracordal cyst have rarely been reported in the literature. The purpose of this study is to analyze aerodynamic and acoustic results and videostroboscopic findings before and after laryngomicrosurgery. Materials and Methods : We reviewed the pre and post-operative voice analysis results and videostroboscopic findings of 15 surgically treated patients of intracordal cysts at Severance hospital from Jun. 1997 to Nov. 1999 retrospectively. They were diagnosed with videostroboscopic findings, surgical findings, and pathologic reports. Their pre and post-operative speech were analyzed with MDVP(Multi Dimension Voice Analysis Program) of CSL(Computerized Speech Lab) and Aerophone II. Their pre and post-operative mucosal wave of true vocal cord was analyzed with videostroboscopy. In order to compare this results with normal group, 10 of normal persons were evaluated with same methods. Results : After the operation, mucosal wave of true vocal cord was improved in all patients. Postoperative acoustic and aerodynamic results were improved in almost parameters, but they did not reach the normal value. Conclusions : Videostroboscopy was essential in diagnosing intracordal cysts. By comparing the acoustic and aerodynamic results and video-stroboscopic findings before and after the laryngomicrosurgery, postoperative vocal function was defined more accurately and objectively. Almost parameters may be useful in assessing the quantitative changes in vocal quality before and after the laryngomicrosurgery.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제37A권9호
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• pp.792-798
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• 2012

네트워크 지수가 중요한 현대 사회에서 음성을 통한 전달력 극대화로 대화 상대자로 하여금 호감도를 최대한 끌어 올리는 것이 중요한 사안이 되었다. 이때 공기 중에 포함된 습도는 음성의 전달력에 많은 영향을 미친다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 30%, 50%, 80%의 습도를 일정하게 유지한 환경에서 성대에 미치는 영향을 분석하기 위한 음성신호 분석 기술을 적용한 실험을 수행하여 습도가 음성의 전달력에 미치는 영향을 정량적으로 규명해 보고자 한다. 이를 위해 20대 남성 20명을 대상으로 30%, 50%, 80% 습도 환경을 유지하고 있는 공간에서 1시간동안 노출된 상태에서 음성을 수집하고 성대 진동 변화 및 음성 에너지 크기를 측정한 실험을 수행하였다. 최종적으로 습도 변화에 따른 성대 기능의 특징 요소를 측정하고 통계 분석을 통해 추출된 실험 결과가 통계적 유의성을 갖는지에 대해 분석해 보고자 한다.

• 대한기관식도과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기관식도과학회 1983년도 제17차 학술대회연제순서 및 초록
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• pp.14.2-14
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• 1983

후두외상의 손상은 그 정도나 범위에 따라 차이는 인지만 주요 후유증으로는 기도폐쇄, 부종, 주위조직의 봉와직염 및 농양, 누공, 후두연골 및 연골지막염, 만성 후두협착, 성대마비, 기관발거곤란증, 성음장애 등을 들 수 있고, 일반적인 후두외상의 치료방법은 일차적으로 신속한 기도유지를 위한 처치를 한 다음 상기각 후유증에 따르는 이차 시술을 시행하는 것이 보통이다. 최근 저자들은 교통사고로 인한 후두부 및 경부의 폐쇄적 외상으로 갑상연골 골절과 좌측 성대마비, 연하장애 및 우측 쇄골 골절을 보인 환자에게서 갑상연골 정복술을 시행 후 술후 2개월에 상기 증세의 호전을 보인 예를 경험하였기에 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.225-231
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• 1997

The persistent and recurrent dysphonia after microlaryngeal surgery was noted in tweleve patients. We reviewed the results of laryngostroboscopy, psychoacoustic evaluation, aerodynamic study and acoustic analysis according to the treatment modality. The causes of persistent dysphonia were attributed to vocal cord scarring, recurrent mass lesion, residual mass lesion, persistent inflammation, and hyperfunctional voice disorder. We noticed the better vocal function in the group treated with voice therapy or surgical therapy than the group treated with voice rest and medication. Therefore, we concluded that vocal function can be improved with the use of active, multidisciplinary approach which includes voice therapy, medical treatment and selected surgical resection according to the laryngeal lesions.