[Voice disorders in benign nodose formations of the vocal cords in vocalists. Their treatment and rehabilitation].

The paper presents data on 5-year follow-up of 105 patients with neoplasms of the vocal cords. All the examinees belonged to vocal profession (actors, singers, musical students). Among the new growths of the vocal cords true or false vocal nodules occurred most frequently (84%). The second in frequency were fibromas and polyps (15%). Contact granuloma occurred only in 2 males with long smoking history. The diagnosis and treatment efficacy assessment were performed using measurement of maximal phonation time, electron laryngostroboscopy, electron glottography.