Nodules, polyps, cysts, and similar formations that occur as a result of incorrect use of the voice in the vocal cords cause chronic hoarseness and should be treated.

What is a Vocal Cord?

Our vocal cords are soft connective tissues consisting of two opposing mucosa inside and outside the muscle located in the larynx cavity. These tissues are connected to each other from below and are positioned so that the middle is open. Sound is created by the vibrations created by the air coming from our lungs as it goes out. These two opposing tissues constantly hit each other to create sounds, and by doing this, they also have the feature of being the tissue that suffers the most trauma in the human body.

What Causes Hoarseness?

Vocal cords that work in this way can get sick and fail to function, just like other organs. Changes in the voice, such as hoarseness, are mostly due to disorders related to the vocal cords.

Hoarseness sometimes occurs due to regional acute diseases or overexertion of the voice and is temporary. Sometimes hoarseness becomes chronic. The causes of this chronic hoarseness are nodules, polyps, smoking, neurological problems, laryngeal cancer, reflux, etc. that occur in the vocal cords.

Nodules that cause hoarseness in the vocal cords are small swellings that occur when the voice is overexerted for a long time. They usually occur when professionals such as teachers, singers, and politicians who work using their voice use their voice incorrectly for a long time.

The vocal cord nodules of people who are not treated or who do not change their habits in using their voice can bleed and turn into polyps as the strain continues, causing hoarseness to become chronic.

Why is MLS Surgery Performed?

It is a surgical procedure performed to remove nodules, polyps, and cysts formed on the vocal cords and to examine the larynx and pharynx regions around the vocal cords with a laryngoscope.

How is MLS Surgery Performed?

It is a surgery performed under a microscope, inside the mouth, with general anesthesia. The surgery lasts approximately one hour. Although it may vary depending on the doctor’s opinion, the patient can usually be discharged after the surgery after spending a rest period in the hospital.

After MLS Surgery

The most important thing to consider after MLS surgery is to rest the voice for as many days as the doctor recommends (usually 1 week). In order not to damage the vocal cords, it is necessary not to eat too hot or too hot food. Smoking and alcohol should not be consumed, and activities that will strain the throat should be avoided. If the patient has a reflux disease that will trigger vocal cord discomfort, it should definitely be treated after the surgery. In addition, receiving expert support on using the voice correctly after MLS surgery will eliminate the possibility of the disease recurring.