Phonosurgery

A new type of surgery for voice disorders is presented in this book. The surgical procedure is always performed under local anesthesia so that the patient can phonate for the surgeon to make intraoperative adjustments. The book includes the basic knowledge on the mechanism of normal and pathologic voice production which is required for performing the surgery. Special anatomical as well as physiological information is also given. Details in surgical procedure which ensure safe and successful outcome are fully described and illustrated. The book closes with a discussion of present problems and future potential; it will stimulate new research in the treatment of voice disorders.