right vocal cord Intubation granulomas

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Hello sir,
I am suffering from right vocal cord Intubation granulomas from last 2 months. This is happened as I was admitted in hospital last October 2012 and admitted to ICU. That time they puts lots tubes in my throats. I have uploaded the photo of that glanulomus. Please suggest what to do now. Do I need to surgery or proper medication can cure it. Eagerly waiting for your reply.

Thanks & Regards,
Gautam Guha
email: [email protected]
Kolkata
India

James P Thomas MD
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Vocal cord granulomas are usually from trauma. They quite often fall off. It is important that you are examined below the vocal cords to be sure that there was not also injury from the endotracheal tube in that area as well. If vocal granulomas do not fall off soon enough, they can be injected with steroids. At times they can be removed.