A mucosal bridge is a thin band of tissue stretched over the vocal fold, usually from birth or secondary to a cyst rupture. It can interfere with normal vocal fold movement and vibration. Patients may experience a rough, strained, or unstable voice. If the bridge is small and not affecting the voice, no treatment is necessary. If it causes persistent voice changes, we may remove it during microlaryngoscopy. Recovery involves several days of voice rest followed by therapy to restore vocal function.

Mucosal Bridge