Do Vocal Nodules Have To Be Removed?
If in spite of the treatment and behavioral changes, the vocal cord nodules and hoarseness remain, the nodules can be removed with surgery. If long-term speech therapy has been unsuccessful, the removal of the nodules may improve the voice. However, if the voice abuse patterns are not changed, there is a good chance that the nodules will come back. Continued speech therapy after surgical removal of vocal nodules is always helpful.
