Early Detection & Treatment
Of the nearly 40,000 new cases of cancer reported by the American
Cancer Society in 2002, roughly one fourth were cancers of the larynx. Complete
diagnosis, early detection, and treatment of disorders and diseases of the
vocal cords and larynx are now only a phone call away. Our new, state-of-the-art
videostroboscopy lab—one of the few of its kind in our area—allows
us to observe, film and assess vocal cord structure and performance through
slow motion video imaging. Videostroboscopy provides precise identification
of smaller lesions, and detailed examination of vocal fold movement, and allows
us to professionally diagnose and treat most common laryngeal disorders, including:
Our board certified otolaryngologists, working in conjunction with Monica Franklin, our own on-site, licensed and certified speech/language pathologist, can isolate and assist in the diagnosis and treatment of most voice disorders. This combined medical team now allows us to coordinate speech therapy and medical and surgical treatment. We are excited about this new arsenal of services and look forward to providing this needed assistance to patients referred by our health care colleagues in the Birmingham area, as well as serving the professional world of singers, speakers and educators whose voice is an indispensable tool in their vocation.
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