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Sulcus vocalies

2021-04-04 19:49:33
Hello All, Asking for a cousin, he has hoarse, breathy and very weak voice. After endoscopy, videostroboscopy and voice analysis, it was found that he has rare condition of sulcus vocalies. It is recommended from doctor to have Vocal Cord Fat Augmentation surgery. Wanted to know how long will injected fat will last. Is it worth for going with surgery?? His career is severly affected because of his inability to speak.
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There is no other option but to go for surgery however you can try for a speech therapy.Fat injection can last for six months or even more.

Answered2021-04-05 02:34:22

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