Long-Term Outcomes of Pediatric Laryngeal Reinnervation.

Objective: Pediatric nonselective laryngeal reinnervation (NSLR) has gained popularity in recent years; however, long-term outcomes have not been reported.

Methods: Patients greater than 1 year post reinnervation were recruited. Families were asked to report Pediatric Voice-Related Quality of Life (PVRQOL) and provide an audio recording of connected speech.

Predictors of voice outcome in pediatric non-selective laryngeal reinnervation.

Objectives: Non-selective laryngeal reinnervation (NSLR) using the ansa cervicalis to the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is a promising treatment option for pediatric unilateral neuronal vocal fold movement impairment (VFMI). The aim is to describe our clinical outcomes with this technique and to identify preoperative characteristics that may predict postoperative voice outcomes.

Methods: This is a cohort study of pediatric patients with unilateral neuronal VFMI, who underwent NSLR from March 2012 to July 2018.

Transoral rigid 70-degree laryngoscopy in a pediatric voice clinic.

Objective: Complaints of dysphonia and dysphagia frequently require rigid or flexible laryngoscopy in the office to aid in diagnosis. For young children, flexible laryngoscopy can be uncomfortable and often requires multiple adults to restrain the child. Rigid laryngoscopy does not result in crying but does require patient cooperation; thus, it is used primarily in adults.

Measuring Quality of Life in Pediatric Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion Using the SF-36v2.

Objectives: Paradoxical vocal fold motion (PVFM) consists of intermittent adduction of the vocal folds during inspiration, resulting in stridor and worsened by anxiety and stress. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of PVFM on quality of life in our pediatric patient population.

Study Design: This is a prospective, descriptive survey study.

Laryngeal ultrasound and pediatric vocal fold nodules.

Objectives/hypothesis: The term vocal fold nodules refers to bilateral thickening of the membranous folds with minimal impairment of the vibratory properties of the mucosa. Nodules are thought to be related to repetitive mechanical stress, associated with voice use patterns. Diagnosis is typically made in the office via either rigid or flexible laryngeal stroboscopy.