Details of Phonosurgery

Phonosurgery is a series of medical procedures which are aimed at maintaining, restoring or enhancing voice affected by a variety of ailments.

Injury to voice box, neck or mouth
Upper respiratory tract infection
Difficulty in swallowing
Changes in voice
Tumor

Physical examination
Blood tests
Laryngoscopy: Examines the larynx and the upper portion of the airway
Imaging tests: X-ray, CT scan
Biopsy

Phonosurgery includes a host of operations including:
Phonomicrosurgery: Surgery of the vocal folds.
Laryngoplastic phonosurgery: Surgery to restructure the cartilage-filled framework of the voice box and surrounding soft tissues.
Laryngeal injection: Injecting medications into the voice box.
Reinnervation: Restoration of nerve supply to the voice box.

Infection
Blood clots
Speaking/Swallowing challenges
Damage to tissues/nerves
Lung disorders
Loss of voice