[Modes of appearance of vocal cord polyps]

Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord). 1989;110(4):389-90.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A certain number of polyps of the vocal folds result from violent, intense and unaccustomed physical activity. The development of these polyps is certainly linked to high subglottal pressure and the abrupt reduction of the same.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Diseases / complications
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Larynx / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Polyps / etiology*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Vocal Cords / physiopathology*
  • Voice Disorders / etiology*