Vocal Decompensation: A Model of Voice Disorders (0)
1/30/10 •
I have been practicing laryngology most of my life, and throughout my career, I have had the luxury of uninhibited intellectual freedom. I have always sought to understand the pathophysiology of laryngeal function and dysfunction. I examined my first patient’s larynx with a mirror almost 40 years ago, and despite advances in the field of laryngology, I still disagree with many aspects of the contemporary medical management paradigm.
Recent Posts
Dr. Jamie Koufman Discusses Acid Reflux on Good Morning America (VIDEO) (0)
6/02/10 •
Dr. Jamie Koufman, Director of the Voice Institute of New York, was recently a guest on Good Morning America. Topic of discussion – Acid Reflux.
Minimally-Invasive Office-Based Surgery in Laryngology (0)
1/30/10 •
The purpose of this article is to provide an overview and perspective on minimally-invasive, office-based surgery in laryngology. Emphasized are transnasal esophagoscopy, laryngeal laser surgery, and the anesthesia techniques. These procedures are profoundly cost-saving; however, economic disincentives still deter widespread proliferation.
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (“Silent Reflux”): The Basics (2)
1/30/10 •
This information about “silent reflux” is taken from the reflux brochure written by Dr. Jamie Koufman, and which she gives to her reflux patients.


