Impact of Tonsillectomy and Associated Factors on Voice
Tonsillectomy is a surgery commonly performed for treating repetitive tonsillitis. Tonsillectomy changes the shape and characteristics of the pharynx. It could also alter the resonating characteristics of the pharynx and affect the voice of the patient. We examined the voice changes in patients undergoing tonsillectomy.
Authors
- Naoto Araki
- Kazuya Kurakami
- Shino Godo
- Ryo Fukase
- Shinichi Sakurai
- Yusuke Hirano
Institutions
- Yamagata University Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Practica Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5631/jibirin.118.311
- Primary Topic
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00