Benefits of Videostroboscopy

  • Outpatient procedure
  • No preparation necessary
  • No discomfort after the exam

Should You Have This Study?

If you’re experiencing any of the following chronic or intermittent voice problems, talk to your SFENTA™ physician about a videostroboscopy:

  • Hoarseness or breathiness
  • Frequent throat clearing
  • Diminished vocal range
  • Pain when talking
  • Discomfort or burning in the throat
  • Vocal fatigue

What to Expect at Your Appointment

Your videostroboscopy will be done in the comfort of our office with either a flexible or rigid endoscope. If a rigid endoscope is used, a thin metal rod will be inserted toward the back of your mouth. If your doctor recommends a flexible endoscope, he or she will administer a local anesthetic and pass the instrument through the nose and into the throat, just above the vocal cords.

From both of these positions, your ear, nose, and throat doctor will be able to clearly view your vocal cords. You will then be asked to produce a variety of sounds at different volumes while the endoscope records the exam. Though mildly uncomfortable, the test isn’t painful at all and lasts approximately three minutes.

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Your Results

Once the test is complete, your SFENTA™ physician will review the video to evaluate your vocal cords for signs of disease and dysfunction. The following conditions can be diagnosed with this test:

  • Voice disorders
  • Abnormalities on the vocal cords
  • Functional problems with the vocal cords
  • Masses or lesions in the area

Contact SFENTA Today

Videostroboscopy is a safe, state-of-the-art technology that can help diagnose a wide range of voice disorders. Contact SFENTA™ today to schedule an appointment.

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