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Polyp on my right vocal cord

2017-12-07 01:49:14
The laryngoscopy result last Oct 2 showed a polyp on my right vocal cord. Is surgery my only option? If so, what is the best one? laser or conventional?
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Hello! Vocal cord polyps are treated definitively only woth surgery. If it is just a polyp, conventional cold instruments should be sufficient, though Laser can be used if available.

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