Journal of Health & Medical Informatics

Johns Hopkins Voice Center, Johns Hopkins University, USA

Publications

• Extended Abstract   
  Vocal cord leukoplakia: Management in the and Office
  Author(s): Lee M Akst-
  
  This presentation will comprehensively review evaluation and management of laryngeal leukoplakia. Though white vocal fold lesions are common, management remains challenging; doing insufficient may allow precancerous lesions to progress, while doing an excessive amount of may create unnecessary dysphonia through scar. I will present a framework for management of leukoplakia which balances oncologic with functional outcomes with the goal of achieving disease control without creating scar. State-of-the-art advances in care of leukoplakia will be emphasized and surgical techniques discussed will include role of infusion, use of the KTP laser and micro flap.. Read More»
  

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