Abstract
Introduction
Sulcus vocalis (SV) subtypes are difficult to diagnose. Non-invasive techniques are
sometimes not feasible in the diagnosis. The study aims to demonstrate the effectiveness
and applicability of objective and subjective voice analysis combined with videolaryngostroboscopic
examination (VLS) in the diagnosis of SV types.
Material and Methods
This is a retrospective study that includes patients who presented to Phoniatric outpatient
clinic with complaints related to voice and diagnosed with SV on VLS examination between
2017-2020. The SV type was determined based on VLS findings and the patients were
categorized into respective groups. Between- and within-group assessment of objective
and subjective voice analysis of SV types was conducted.
Results
47 patients were included in the study; Type I, Type II, Type III SV patients were
16, 17, and 14 in number, respectively. Fundamental frequency (F0) and Shimmer (%)
values were significantly high in Type II and III SV cases, whereas the Maximum Phonation
Time (MPT) was significantly low. GRBAS, Voice Handicap Index -10 (VHI-10), Reflux
Symptom Index (RSI) scores were statistically significantly high in pathological SV
and Voice Related Quality of Life (V-RQOL) scores were low. A moderate correlation
between VHI-10 and V-RQOL and between RSI and V-RQOL was detected.
Conclusions
Objective and subjective voice analysis in Type II and III SV show a significant difference
compared to Type I SV. The use of objective and subjective voice analysis combined
with VLS examination can be helpful in the diagnosis of SV types.
Key Words
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Published online: June 07, 2021
Accepted:
April 8,
2021
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The study was done in the department of ENT Kahramanmaraş sütçü imam university faculty of medicine. Each of the authors has contributed to, read and approved this manuscript. None of the authors has any conflict of interest, financial or otherwise. This manuscript is original and it, or any part of it, has not been previously published; nor is it under consideration for publication elsewhere.
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