Accuracy of Diagnosis of Benign Vocal Fold Lesions among Ear, Nose, and Throat Residents

Abstract

Introduction Benign vocal fold lesions (BVFLs) disrupt the superficial lamina propria, impacting vocal fold pliability. Investigating the diagnostic competency of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) residents in identifying BVFLs, we hypothesize that factors such as residency year, subspecialty focus, and training center influence diagnostic accuracy.

Keywords

• medical residency
• vocal folds
• training