The efficiency of the DoctorVox voice therapy technique in conversion dysphonia and aphonia.

Objective: The main purpose of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the efficiency of DoctorVox voice therapy in psychogenic dysphonia or aphonia patients, and to share the mid- to long-term results of the method.

Methods: The study was carried out on patients who underwent DoctorVox voice therapy for psychogenic dysphonia or aphonia between January 2015 and September 2019. The evaluation methods used were: the Voice Handicap Index-10; the grade, roughness, breathiness, asthenia and strain ('GRBAS') scale; and videolaryngostroboscopy recordings.

Determining Knowledge Level, Attitude, Behaviors Regarding Vocal Hygiene and Use of Medical Drugs and Herbal Medicinal Products for Vocal Health in Second Level Professional Voice Users.

Objectives: This study aims to determine the knowledge level, attitude, and behaviors regarding vocal hygiene and use of medical drugs and herbal medicinal products for vocal health in second level professional voice users.

Methods: The study examined second level professional voice users comprised of amateur singers, religious officials,voice instructors and vocal coaches consisting of academicians working in conservatories and education faculties, music teachers, conservatory students majoring in opera or choir, students majoring in music education, and amateur actors who were reached via online platforms and were administered a 32-item questionnaire RESULTS: A total of 406 participants consisting of conservatory students (26.8%), religious officials (23.

Mucosal Bridge Reconstruction: A Novel Approach for the Vocal Fold Mucosal Bridge.

Introduction: Mucosal Bridges (MBs) are defined as benign connective tissue abnormalities of unclear etiology that extend over the free surface of the vocal fold, are attached to the front and back of the vocal fold but are not attached to its free surface, and are histologically covered by stratified squamous epithelium. In order to overcome these drawbacks, we aimed to retrospectively evaluate and present the preoperative and postoperative results of patients with MB, who were applied the method we call "Mucosal Bridge Reconstruction" (MBR), which we apply as suturing rather than resection of the MB.

Methods: Between January 2016 and February 2020, 5 patients who applied to the voice clinic due to dysphonia and were diagnosed with MB via laryngostroboscopic examination and direct laryngoscopy under general anesthesia were included in the study.

'Mini-Microsuture Technique' for Phonosurgery: A New Simplified Method.

Introduction: Phonomicrolaryngeal surgery involves the surgical treatment of benign disorders of the vocal folds. Postoperative scar tissue in vocal fold mucosa is undesired because mucosal hypodynamia may lead to prolonged impairment in voice quality. This study aims to present and share the outcomes of a new endolaryngeal suture technique.

A Novel Surgical Technique for Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis: Microlaryngeal Posterior Glottoplasty.

Objectives/hypothesis: Bilateral vocal fold paralysis (BVFP) is a clinical condition that may require emergency intervention that is characterized by airway obstruction. The main aspect to be taken under consideration in treatment is to preserve the vocal functions as much as possible while also ensuring an open airway. This study aims to present the preliminary results of a novel surgical method that we refer to as "posterior glottoplasty," which has been performed on BVFP patients to minimize phonation disorder and achieve a better respiratory function.

[Validation and reliability of Turkish Singing Voice Handicap index].

Objectives: This study aims to constitute a valid and reliable Turkish version of the original Singing Voice Handicap Index.

Patients And Methods: An authorized committee assessed the reliability and validity of the content, scope, and language of the original Singing Voice Handicap Index which underwent a back translation process. The Turkish version of the questionnaire was answered twice with a 7 to 10-day interval by two singing voice groups with or without singing voice problems.

Opinions of Otorhinolaryngology Residents about Their Education Process.

Objective: Our study was planned to get the views of residents about the Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) education process and to enlighten the studies to make this process more effective.

Methods: A questionnaire was sent to the residents who were still in the residency program in all education clinics via "Google Drive". Seventy-four of 354 residents responded and the answers were evaluated electronically.