The Nature and Risk Factors of Minimal Associated Pathological Lesions of Vocal Folds at Two Hospitals in the Gulf Area

Abdelhamid, Ahmed S.; Hassan, Megahed M.; Youssef, Gamal

doi:10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.07.004

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“…In Poland, it was reported that occupational voice disorders accounted for about 20% of all occupational diseases [ 16 ]. In addition, lifestyle habits (e.g., smoking, alcohol consumption, and caffeine intake) and chronic medical conditions (e.g., gastroesophageal reflux disease and obesity) have also been reported to be associated with BVFLs and voice disorders [ 17 - 21 ]. In population-based data provided by the National Health Insurance Service of South Korea, middle-aged individuals showed the highest prevalence of BVFLs, which is similar to our results in this study.…”

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Effect of Occupational Noise Exposure on the Prevalence of Benign Vocal Fold Lesions: A Nationwide Population-Based Study

Kim¹,

Kim²,

Moon³

et al. 2023

Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol

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Objectives: Voice abuse in noisy environments can result in voice disorders. However, there are insufficient studies to differentiate vocal cord lesions through laryngoscopic examination for workers in noisy environments. This study investigated the relationship between a history of noise exposure in the workplace and benign vocal fold lesions (BVFLs).Methods: We used Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 2010 to 2012. Chi-square testing was used to compare characteristics between two groups according to the presence or absence of BVFLs. To investigate the association between BVFLs and noise exposure in the workplace, we calculated adjusted odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) using multiple logistic regression analyses.Results: 10,170 participants with available laryngoscopy results were enrolled. Smoking history, hypertension, diabetes, and exposure to noise for more than 3 months at the workplace were significantly higher in the group with BVFLs. After adjusting for age, sex, smoking, drinking, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, income, education, and occupation as confounders, we confirmed that BVFLs were 1.52 times more likely to occur in the group with occupational noise exposure (95% CI: 1.157–1.990).Conclusion: Working in a noisy environment could induce BVFLs in workers through voice abuse. Social recognition that a noisy environment is a risk factor for BVFLs needs to be improved, and prevention measures should be implemented.

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Effect of Occupational Noise Exposure on the Prevalence of Benign Vocal Fold Lesions: A Nationwide Population-Based Study

Kim¹,

Kim²,

Moon³

et al. 2023

Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol

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“…Accordingly, as mentioned by the author, a definite conclusion could not be drawn due to the heterogeneity and limited number of high‐quality studies 13 . This is particularly important because a large number of studies applied clinical scores regarding symptoms and signs of LPR as the diagnostic strategy, such as the reflux symptom index and the reflux finding score 33‐38 . However, the symptoms and signs involved in these scales are not specific to patients with LPR, and could also be observed in patients with other conditions, including BVFLs, which will likely confound the association between LPR and BVFLs 14 .…”

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“…13 This is particularly important because a large number of studies applied clinical scores regarding symptoms and signs of LPR as the diagnostic strategy, such as the reflux symptom index and the reflux finding score. [33][34][35][36][37][38] However, the symptoms and signs involved in these scales are not specific to patients with LPR, and could also be observed in patients with other conditions, including BVFLs, which will likely confound the association between LPR and BVFLs. 14 Recent studies regarding the diagnostic methods for LPR have consistently shown the discrepancies between LPR diagnosed on the basis of symptoms/signs and that based on pharyngeal pH monitoring.…”

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Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and Benign Vocal Fold Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis

Ren,

Lei,

Zhao

et al. 2023

Otolaryngol.--head neck surg.

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ObjectiveThere is a link between laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and the formation of benign vocal fold lesions (BVFLs). However, previous studies have mainly focused on LPR suggested by symptoms and signs, rather than objectively diagnosed LPR via pharyngeal pH monitoring. We, therefore, conducted a Meta‐analysis to evaluate the association between pharyngeal pH monitoring diagnosed LPR and the odds of BVFLs.Data SourcesRelevant observational studies were identified by searching PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science.Review MethodsWe evaluated between‐study heterogeneity using the Cochrane Q test and estimated the I2 statistic. Random‐effects models were used when significant heterogeneity was observed; otherwise, fixed‐effects models were used.ResultsThirteen datasets from 9 studies were included. Among them, 493 were diagnosed with LPR and 344 had BVFLs. LPR was related to a higher odds of BVFLs (odds ratio: 3.26, 95% confidence interval: 1.84‐5.76, P < .001) with moderate heterogeneity (P for Cochrane Q test = .006, I2 = 57%). Subgroup analyses showed that the association was similar in studies with only pharyngeal pH monitoring (Restech), with double‐probe or 3‐site pH monitoring, and with 24‐hour multichannel intraluminal impedance‐pH monitoring (P for subgroup difference = .15). In addition, subgroup analysis showed consistent results in studies from Asia and Europe (P for subgroup analysis = .12), and the association seemed to be consistent for vocal Reinke's edema, nodules, and polyps (P for subgroup difference = .09).ConclusionPharyngeal pH monitoring diagnosed LPR is associated with the formation of BVFLs.

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Efficacy of the Accent Method of Voice Therapy in Professional Voice Users with Minimal Associated Pathological Lesions of the Vocal Folds

Abdelgoad

Alrusayyis

2022

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

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The Nature and Risk Factors of Minimal Associated Pathological Lesions of Vocal Folds at Two Hospitals in the Gulf Area

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References 14 publications

Effect of Occupational Noise Exposure on the Prevalence of Benign Vocal Fold Lesions: A Nationwide Population-Based Study

Effect of Occupational Noise Exposure on the Prevalence of Benign Vocal Fold Lesions: A Nationwide Population-Based Study

Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and Benign Vocal Fold Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis

Efficacy of the Accent Method of Voice Therapy in Professional Voice Users with Minimal Associated Pathological Lesions of the Vocal Folds

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