Table of Contents

Basic Science: Formation of the larynx: Homeobox Genes to Critical Periods, Laryngeal Development, The Anatomy of the Human Larynx, Functional Fine Structures of the Human Vocal Fold Mucosa, Microanatomy of the Vocal Fold Musculature, Benign Vocal Fold Pathology Through the Eyes of the Laryngologist, Laryngeal Function During Phonation, Laryngeal Neurophsyiology, Dynamical Disorders of the Voice. Clinical Assessment: History & Physical Examination in Patients with Voice Disorders, Evaluation of Laryngeal Biomechanics by Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy, Introduction to the Laboratory Diagnosis of Vocal Disorders, Measuring Vocal Fold Function, Laryngeal Electromyography, Laryngeal Photography and Videography, 3D Laryngeal CT Scan for Voice Disorders, The Evaluation of Voice Outcomes and Quality of Life, Voice Impairment, Disability, Handicap, and Medical/Legal Evaluation. Management: Common Medical Diagnosis and Treatment, Congenital Anomalies of the Larynx, Voice Disorders in the Pediatric Population, The Larynx: A Hormonal Target., Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and Voice Disorders, Infectious and Inflammatory Disorders of the Larynx, Neurological Disorders of the Voice, Vocal Fold Paralysis, Management of Spasmodic Dysphonias, Psychological Aspects of Voice Disorders, The Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist in the Treatment of Voice Disorders. The Role of the Voice Specialist in the Non0medical Management of Benign Voice Disorders, Laryngeal Manipulation, Special Considerations for the Professional Voice User, Laryngotracheal Trauma, Surgical Management of Benign Voice Disorders, Laryngeal Framework Surgery, Laryngeal Reinnervation, Premalignant Lesions of the Larynx, Surgery for Laryngeal Cancer.