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Laryngeal video recordings: Smokers Polyps

The effect of tobacco and talking a lot in creating smokers vocal polyps is demonstrated. Orientation is discussed here. Still photos may be viewed here.

  • Scope: Rigid
  • View: Standard
  • Light: Strobe
  • Pitch:
  • Content: The voice is very deep because of the size of the polyps. You will see them suck inward when the patient takes a breath. After surgical removal, the vocal cords vibrate at a much higher pitch.
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Contact the author: James P. Thomas, MD

Updated 14 April 2004

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