Gender-affirming voice surgery: Pitch elevation

Q3 Medicine

Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Pub Date : 2023-03-01 DOI:10.1016/j.otot.2023.01.010

Joseph Chang MD

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Abstract

Voice and communication are a critical contributor to gender presentation. Various options are available for gender affirming voice care depending on the needs of the patient, and include hormone replacement therapy, voice therapy, and voice surgery. Despite a traditionally poor reputation, more recent literature has shown voice surgery, particularly anterior glottoplasty, to be a low risk and effective treatment for pitch elevation that may be considered as an adjunct to voice therapy.

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性别确认嗓音手术:音高提升

声音和交流是性别表现的关键因素。根据患者的需要，性别确认语音护理有多种选择，包括激素替代疗法、语音疗法和语音手术。尽管传统上名声不佳，但最近的文献表明，嗓音手术，特别是前声门成形术，是一种低风险和有效的治疗音调升高的方法，可以考虑作为声音治疗的辅助手段。

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Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Medicine-Otorhinolaryngology

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0.70

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审稿时长

43 days

期刊介绍： This large-size, atlas-format journal presents detailed illustrations of new surgical procedures and techniques in otology, rhinology, laryngology, reconstructive head and neck surgery, and facial plastic surgery. Feature articles in each issue are related to a central theme by anatomic area or disease process. The journal will also often contain articles on complications, diagnosis, treatment or rehabilitation. New techniques that are non-operative are also featured.