Coblation Assisted Cordectomy For Verrucous Lesion of Bilateral Vocal Cords

Abstract

Verrucous lesions of vocal cord are irregular whitish lesion with papillomatous surface. In head and neck region, it commonly affects oral cavity and larynx. Laryngeal lesions cause hoarseness and breathing difficulty. Biopsy of the lesion is essential to look for malignancy. Early lesions are amenable for endoscopic resection. Endoscopic resection can be done with microlaryngeal instruments or using CO2 laser/coblator for precise resection. Here we discuss the role of coblator in endoscopic resection of verrucous lesion of vocal cords. KEYWORDS Coblation, Verrucous lesion of vocal cords, verrucous carcinoma