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studies with larger numbers will help define effect of treat-
ment and clarify the appropriate frequency for follow-up
evaluation. To reduce potential cofounders, further studies
may benefit from tightly controlling for untreated voice
abuse and LPR. Additionally, analyzing differences in out-
comes between patients who continue to smoke and those
who have quit may define the impact of continued tobacco
use on Reinke’s edema and healing following photoangioly-
tic laser intervention. Finally, attention toward procedural
details to optimize comfort and minimize anxiety may
improve procedure tolerability in a broader population.
Author Contributions
Ian J. Koszewski
, study design; data interpretation; data analysis;
drafting manuscript; final approval of manuscript; accountable for
all aspects of work;
Matthew R. Hoffman
, study design; data
interpretation; data analysis; drafting manuscript; final approval of
manuscript; accountable for all aspects of work;
W. Greg Young
,
study design; data acquisition; data analysis; critical revision of
manuscript; final approval of manuscript; accountable for all
aspects of work;
Ying-Ta Lai
, study design; data acquisition; data
analysis; critical revision of manuscript; final approval of manu-
script; accountable for all aspects of work;
Seth H. Dailey
, study
design; performed surgical procedures; data interpretation; critical
revision of manuscript; final approval of manuscript; accountable
for all aspects of work.
Disclosures
Competing interests:
None.
Sponsorships:
None.
Funding source:
None.
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