Abstract
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy are two of the most common procedures performed by otolaryngologists. Indications for these procedures include recurrent or chronic adenotonsillitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and snoring. The pharyngeal resonating chamber is altered so that it is conceivable to modify the phonatory signature.1–3 These prior studies have not reported on patients involved in the vocal performing arts. This subgroup of patients has extremely precise control of the vocal tract and alteration of this anatomy can potentially change vocal quality. There is little reported data regarding this issue, so this retrospective study was designed to examine vocal performing artists’ self-perceived effects from tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy.
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