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Medical-Surgical Techniques on Vocal Pathology
| Code: |
RHV11 |
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Acronym: |
TMCV |
| Scientific area: |
Ciências Biomédicas |
Instance: 2013/2014 - 1S
Docência - Responsabilidades
| Teacher |
Responsability |
| Ana Paula de Brito Garcia Mendes |
Colaborador |
| Sónia Marina Dias de Jesus Lima |
Colaborador |
| Maria Helena de Figueiredo Ramos Caria |
Colaborador |
| João Olias |
Colaborador |
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Teaching language
Portuguese/English
Objectives, competences and learning Outcomes
The Voice Medical-Surgical Techniques course aims to equip students with theoretical knowledge and practical (on-site observation or audio-visual-perceptual samples) about the medical and surgical treatments most relevant and scientifically studied in the context of vocal pathologies. Should develop cognitive skills, procedural and attitudinal appropriate, in order to become able to recognize the most varied conditions and ability to apply or indicate ways to more rational and effective treatment.
Main Contents
1. Diagnosis and treatment of vocal disorders / diseases
1.1. Observation of laryngeal / vocal examinations (non-invasive and invasive)
1.2. CBC and blood differential diagnosis of vocal disturbance
1.3. Imaging and radiation
1.4. Drug treatment
1.5. Referral to smoking cessation
2. Surgical treatment of vocal pathologies
2.1. Conservative and radical surgery of the larynx and neck
2.2. Fono-microsurgery: applications and implications
2.3. Laser-microsurgery: applications and implications
2.4. Current techniques of external laryngeal surgery: change the vocal quality
2.5. Laryngeal transplantation
2.6. Constraints anesthetics
2.7. Other treatments considered in surgery
2.8. Psychological aspects of voice surgery vs life's quality
2.9. Multidisciplinary team and group support
Teaching and Learning Strategies
The teaching of this course is based on lectures which include illustrations of different surgical techniques used in the treatment of voice pathologies. Clinical cases are shown and analyzed in photo and / or video, with the objectives of deepening awareness of the issues and the induction of open discussion among faculty and students.
Type of assessment
Assessment
The assessment is given by the set of continuous assessment (40%) and written test (60%).
Pass Standard
The assessment is given by the set of continuous assessment (40%) and written test (60%).
Mandatory Bibliography
Rose, C.; Simpson, B. (2008). Operative Techniques in Laryngoloy. Berlim: Springer |
Olias, J. (2004). Cirurgia da Laringe – Atlas de Técnicas cirúrgicas, Guia de dissecção. Lisboa: Círculo Médico. |
Behlau, M. (2002). Voz – O Livro do Especialista. Rio de Janeiro: Revinter |
Blitzer, A.; Brin, M.; Sasaki, C.; Fahn, S.; Harris, K. (1992). Neurologic Disorders of the Larynx. New York: Thieme Medical Publishers. |
Ford, C.N.; Bless, D.M. (1991). Phonosurgery: Assessment and surgical management of voice disorders. New York: Raven Press. |
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