Abstract:

Objective  To evaluate the applicability and effectiveness of multi-purpose electric ion operating apparatus in the treatment of benign vocal fold hyperplastic diseases under video rhinolaryngoscope. Methods  GX-Ⅲtype multi-purpose electric ion operating apparatus was used in treatment of 82 cases of benign vocal fold hyperplastic diseases (25 cases of single side and 57 cases of bilateral lesions) under Olympus ENT-VT video laryngoscope. 82 patients who underwent surgery for excision of benign vocal fold lesions under local anesthesia were reviewed: 36 with polyps, 33 with nodules, 7 with cysts and 6 with angeiomas. Results  The surgery was completed smoothly in all patients with a recovery rate of 92.7 %（76∕88）and an improvement rate of 7. 3 %(6∕88). No complications were found. The mean follow-up period was 3.2 months (range, 3-6 months).  Conclusions  Multi-purpose electric ion operating apparatus used to manage benign vocal fold hyperplastic diseases under video rhinolaryngoscope has simple procedure, less pain and mild damage to normal tissues. It offers a new, simple and effective treatment option for vocal fold masses removal.

Key words: Vocal fold lesions; Video rhinolaryngoscope; Surgical procedures