Laryngology Resources
Multimedia encyclopedia of voice, swallowing and airway disorders; also chronic cough and inability to burp.
What Will You Find on Laryngopedia?
Photos
High definition images captured through Videostroboscopy of the larynx, vocal cords, and upper aerodigestive tract. See photos →
Videos
Detailed recordings of the vocal cords and airway, breathing, swallowing, and other functions in the larynx. Watch videos →
Articles
Clinical observations, anecdotes, case series, and conceptual frameworks discussed for further exploration. Read articles →
Audio Clips
Sound recordings of vocal exercises, voice disorders, and pre- and post- surgical adjustments to the vocal cords. Browse clips →
Popular Encyclopedia Entries
A collection of frequently visited entries pertaining to laryngeal topics.
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Chondrosarcoma of the arytenoid cartilage is a rare malignant neoplasm. Fewer than 10 % of all laryngeal chondrosarcomas arise from...
Supraglottic stenosis is a pathologic narrowing of the airway above the level of the true vocal folds, involving the epiglottis,...
The common phenomenology of adductory spasmodic dysphonia (AD-SD) includes both strain and phonatory arrests. Strain produces a gravelly, “squeezed and...
Background: What Is R-CPD? R-CPD (Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction) is a disorder of the upper esophageal sphincter, a ring-shaped muscle in...
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