Effect of Endotracheal Intubation on Voice.

Objectives: Following endotracheal intubation (ETI), voice changes can be observed quite frequently. Considering that the pressure that occurs increases as the duration of anesthesia with ETI increases, with the aim to contribute to literature, we realized objective acoustic analysis by grouping patients according to the length of surgical periods. We wanted to investigate both the impact of endotracheal intubation on the voice and how long this impact lasted by performing voice analyzes on the preoperative, postoperative first day and postoperative fifth day.

The Effect of Electronic Cigarettes on Voice Quality.

Objectives: Cigarette-associated diseases have frequently been detected in the field of otolaryngology. Cigarettes can cause changes in voice performance. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of e-cigarettes on voice performance compared with conventional cigarettes.

The ageing voice and voice therapy in geriatrics.

Background: Although voice therapy is commonly used as an initial treatment for geriatric dysphonia, its role in the treatment for different organic voice disorder is less defined.

Aims: The goal of this study was to investigate dysphonia and therapy modalities in this cohort.

Methods: This study analyzes the demographics, Voice Handicap Index questionnaires, and acoustic voice measures including fundamental frequency, jitter and shimmer by using Kay Elemetrics Computerized Speech Lab Multidimensional voice program which were obtained in all patients before and after treatment.

Hoarseness in School-Aged Children and Effectiveness of Voice Therapy in International Classification of Functioning Framework.

Objectives: The hoarseness in school-aged children disrupts the educational process because it affects the social progress, communication skills, and self-esteem of children. Besides otorhinolaryngological examination, the first treatment option is voice therapy when hoarseness occurs. The aim of the study was to determine the factors increasing the hoarseness in school-aged children by parental interview and to know preferable voice therapy on school-aged children within the frame of International Classification of Functioning (ICF).

Effects of voice therapy in school-age children.

Objectives: To assess the overall efficacy of voice therapy for dysphonia in school-age children in two different cities in Turkey.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Methods: Ninety-nine outpatients aged 7-15 years with persistent hoarseness for at least 2 months as a primary symptom.

Short-term results of Neurelec Digisonic SP cochlear implantation in prelingually deafened children.

This paper examines the reports on the selection criteria and the post-operative performance of 25 children implanted with the Neurelec Digisonic SP. This study reported benefits from Neurelec Digisonic SP cochlear implant in auditory and speech perception outcomes. There has been a lack of studies into the additional factors such as level of the mothers' education and bilingualism, which is a factor that may have a significant effect on the success of cochlear implantation.