Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery
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Arch. Otolaryngol. Head Neck Surg. · Oct 2011
Clinical TrialLocal steroid injection via the cricothyroid membrane in patients with a vocal nodule.
To analyze the usefulness and safety of a steroid injection into vocal nodules via the cricothyroid membrane. Local administration of steroid directly into the larynx has been reported in many laryngeal diseases with different methods. ⋯ A local steroid injection via the cricothyroid membrane is a useful and safe treatment option for vocal nodules. However, vocal nodules are caused mainly by excessive voice use; therefore, nodules can recur unless the voice use pattern changes. Further study of this treatment technique, including long-term follow-up, is needed.