Steroid injection in chronic inflammatory vocal fold disorders, literature review

Summary: Steroids are potent inhibitors of inflammation and wound repair. Local administration of steroids directly into the larynx has been reported in many laryngeal diseases. Aim: The purpose of this study is to review related literature about the use of steroid injection in patients with benign,...

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Main Authors: Andrea Maria Campagnolo, Domingos Hiroshi Tsuji, Luís Ubirajara Sennes, Rui Imamura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2008-11-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1808869415301555