title: Evaluation of the Dysphonic Patient (in: Function Preservation in Laryngeal Cancer).
abstract: The evaluation of the dysphonic patient begins with a complete understanding of the laryngeal anatomy and physiology of voice production. A thorough history must be taken regarding the dysphonia qualities, alarming symptoms, and confounding factors. The complete head and neck examination culminates in a detailed visualization of the vocal folds using image-capturing laryngoscopy as well as stroboscopy or high-speed digital imaging to fully evaluate the viscoelastic properties of the vocal fold cover-body structure and function. Finally, the evaluation leads to the biopsy of any concerning lesions either under magnification in the operating room or topical anesthesia in the office.
authors.affiliation: Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Wisconsin at Madison, 600 Highland Avenue, BX7375 Clinical Science Cntr-H4, Madison, WI 53792-3284, USA.
authors.forename: Chad W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Whited
authors.affiliation: Section of Laryngology and Voice Surgery, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Wisconsin at Madison, 600 Highland Avenue, BX7375 Clinical Science Cntr-H4, Madison, WI 53792-3284, USA. Electronic address: Dailey@surgery.wisc.edu.
authors.forename: Seth H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Dailey
mesh_terms: D055154:Dysphonia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006685:Hoarseness / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D007828:Laryngoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D059351:Organ Sparing Treatments / Q000379:methods; D010699:Phonation; D049489:Stroboscopy / Q000379:methods*; D014741:Video Recording; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014833:Voice Quality
keywords: Cancer; Diagnosis; Dysphonia; Hoarseness; Laryngoscopy; Stroboscopy; Voice