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Key Points 1. Phonomicrosurgery is usually reserved for patients who have attempted and failed nonsurgical management, except in cases of very large or suspicious appearing vocal fold lesions. 2. Videolaryngostroboscopy should be performed during the evaluation of a vocal fold…
Key Points 1. Three unpaired cartilages (thyroid, cricoid, and epiglottis) and three sets of paired cartilages (arytenoid, corniculate, and cuneiform) constitute the laryngeal framework. 2. Extrinsic laryngeal muscles reposition the laryngeal framework craniocaudally and anteroposteriorly, especially during swallowing while the…