Videostroboscopy

Information taken from Children’s Hospital of Pittsburg  

WHAT IS A VIDEOSTROBOSCOPY?

A videostroboscopy is a medical test that is completed to look at the structure and movement of the vocal cords and to examine the muscles and the tissues in the larynx.  A scope that is attached to a camera is inserted through the mouth or nose.  Pictures are taken and then analyzed to assess the vocal cords.  This is a non painful procedure that typically takes around 20-45 minutes to complete.  A videostroboscopy can identify vocal polyps, vocal nodules, or abnormalities with the vocal cords.  It can also be helpful to evaluate swallowing problems.     

OUR APPROACH AT KEY THERAPIES:

Recommendations will be based off of findings from the videostroboscopy.  Exercises may be recommended to help address the problem.  Occasionally a speech-language pathologist and a physician will work together.