title: [Vocal cord polypectomy of patient with thick and short neck using laryngostroscope under direct vision].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To seek a new operation and objective assessment of curative effect for the patients with polyp of vocal cord while with thick and short neck.
  
  
  METHODS
  The polypectomy in 42 cases was conducted using bent forceps by pharyngeal area under direct vision with laryngostroscope. The symmetry, regularity, mucosal wave, and glotta closure was surveyed by endo-stroboscope in the process of the operation. If vestigial polyp was present, repair and removement could be promptly finished again.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All operations were successful at one time. On the basis of comparative analysis with pre and post-operation electroglottograms, its curative effect was objectively evaluated. Elapse was not found by post-operation follow-up survey, and euphonia was listened.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The operation method has clinical application value for the vocal cord polypectomy in patients with thick and short neck.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Third People's Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing 400014.
authors.forename: Chengyong
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Hongyan
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Fang
authors.forename: Qide
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Mao
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011127:Polyps / Q000601:surgery*; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000601:surgery*