RESUMEN
In this study we evaluate compare steroid injection technique with conventional aspiration technique for treatment of mild and moderate cases of Reink's edema, according to the changes of the subjective and quantitative voice characteristics. Subjects and 16 patients [divided in two-age and gender matched-equal groups] underwent microlaryngo-surgery under general anesthesia. Triamcinolone acetonide was injected into Reinke's space in group, while conventional aspiration technique was performed in group II. All the patients were evaluated by auditory perceptual assessment [APA], fiber optic and octopi examination, and quantitative vocal parameters using the Visipitch and compared to normal-age and gender matched-control group. Both therapeutic approaches were effective in improving vocal dysfunction due to Reinke's edema, with better vocal quality obtained, perceptually and quantitatively, by using the conventional aspiration technique. However, steroid injection may represent a cure for mild Reinke's edema if patients cease smoking and modify the use their voice