899 results match your criteria: "Vocal Fold Paralysis Bilateral"

The Yucatan Minipig: A Reliable Model for Studying Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis.

J Voice

December 2024

Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), Indianapolis, Indiana; IUSM Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Indianapolis, Indiana; Purdue University Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, West Lafayette, Indiana. Electronic address:

Objectives/hypothesis: Given the complex pathology underlying unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP), there has been limited systematic exploration of curative treatments in humans. Central to the investigation of experimental therapies includes establishing a reliable and analogous large animal model. The study goal was to create a standardized porcine model of UVFP by establishing characteristic pathophysiology and functional outcomes.

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Using the Glottic Angle and Area in Cases of Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis.

Ear Nose Throat J

December 2024

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei, Taiwan.

Establish, through the determination of the glottic angle and area, a decision regarding safe and necessary interventions in bilateral vocal fold paralysis to maintain airway. From January 2008 to December 2023, we looked back at laryngoscopic photographs of subjects with bilateral vocal fold paralysis. The average vocal fold length for each gender was used to calculate the glottic areas and measure the corresponding glottic angles in a total of 26 cases.

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Article Synopsis
  • Surgery for bilateral vocal fold immobility (BVFI) seeks to improve airway function while maintaining voice and swallowing capabilities, and current methods often result in challenging healing outcomes and granulation tissue issues.
  • A case-series analysis of eight BVFI patients who underwent a new surgical technique showed successful decannulation rates and improved respiratory symptoms without negatively impacting long-term voice or swallowing functions.
  • The proposed method, submucosal thyroarytenoid myomectomy with arytenoidectomy, effectively utilizes body’s natural healing processes while preserving important laryngeal structures, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness for BVFI.
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Objective: Examine the association between age and treatment outcomes in conditions causing single- versus multilevel airway restriction.

Study Design: Multi-institutional retrospective cohort study.

Setting: Tertiary laryngology centers.

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Office-Based Blue Laser Posterior Cordectomy in Patients with Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis: A Novel Approach.

J Voice

October 2023

Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine, Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Objective: Bilateral vocal fold paralysis can be a disabling condition with an adverse impact on quality of life. Various glottal widening procedures to secure the airway have been described. These include total or partial arytenoidectomy with or without reinnervation, cordotomy, arytenoidopexy, and others.

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Surgical Treatments of Pediatric Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis: A Systematic Review.

J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

October 2024

Research Committee of the Young Otolaryngologists of the International Federation of Otorhinolaryngological Societies, Paris, France.

Objective: To review the current literature about surgical treatments of pediatric bilateral vocal fold paralysis (PBVFP).

Methods: A systematic review of the current literature in PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library regarding etiologies and management of PBVFP was performed until November 2023 according to PRISMA statements. Quality assessment was assessed with Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies (MINORS) tool.

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Early injection laryngoplasty for acute unilateral vocal fold paralysis after thoracic aortic surgery.

Auris Nasus Larynx

October 2024

Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 82, Gumi-ro 173 Beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13620, South Korea. Electronic address:

Objective: Unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) following open thoracic aortic surgery increases pulmonary complications and hospital stays. An intervention protocol with early injection laryngoplasty (IL) and swallowing maneuvers was developed for acute UVFP following thoracic aortic surgery. This study aimed to compare the incidence of complications and length of medical care between the non-VFP and the IL-UVFP group managed under this protocol.

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Article Synopsis
  • This study investigates the effectiveness of a specific surgery (posterior cordotomy with partial arytenoidectomy) for patients with bilateral vocal fold paralysis (BVFP).
  • The analysis included 37 patients treated between January 2019 and December 2023, focusing on their breathing, voice quality, and swallowing both before and after the surgery.
  • Results showed a high success rate in improving breathing (86.5% of patients) but an initial decline in voice quality for the majority post-surgery, with improvements noted by three months, indicating the procedure's overall clinical value despite temporary challenges in voice.
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  • - Bilateral vocal cord paralysis is a serious condition that can arise after surgical procedures, particularly in patients with a history of throat cancer, and requires immediate medical attention to prevent life-threatening issues.
  • - The case study discusses a unique instance of a patient who developed respiratory distress post-upper endoscopy after receiving a botulinum injection for esophageal stricture, highlighting the potential risks associated with this treatment.
  • - The manuscript explores the anatomy and nerve function related to vocal cords, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnostic practices and informing future clinicians about the risks of botulinum toxin injections, especially regarding local spread and management strategies.
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Objective: Vocal fold immobility (VFI) is a cause of significant morbidity and mortality in the paediatric population. Laryngoscopy is the current first-line investigation for patients with suspected VFI. Laryngeal ultrasound (LUS) has recently emerged as an alternative method of identifying VFI.

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Neurophysiological Assessment in Children with Vocal Fold Paralysis: A Tertiary Center Experience.

Laryngoscope

September 2024

Department of Neurophysiology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy.

Objective: The aim of this study is to report on experience acquired during the laryngeal electrophysiological assessment with Co-MEP and L-EMG in pediatric patients with acquired, congenital, and syndromic vocal fold paralysis (VFP), and correlate our findings with patients' characteristics, their comorbidities, and VFP etiology.

Methods: Pediatric patients with suspected or previously diagnosed unilateral or bilateral VFP underwent electrophysiological records under general anesthesia; corticobulbar motor-evoked potentials (Co-MEPs) and laryngeal electromyography (L-EMG) of thyroarytenoid (TA) and posterior cricoarytenoid (PCA) muscles were recorded.

Results: Statistical analysis revealed a statistically significant correlation between early gestational age at childbirth and TA muscle intensity (p = 0.

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Vocal Fold Pseudocysts: Are Unilateral and Bilateral Lesions Distinct Entities?

Laryngoscope

January 2025

Sean Parker Institute for the Voice, Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA.

Background: Unilateral vocal fold pseudocysts have been hypothesized to result from vocal fold paresis, but no explanation has been proposed for bilateral lesions. This study compares patients with unilateral to those with bilateral pseudocysts for insights into pathogenesis.

Methods: Adults with unilateral and bilateral pseudocysts evaluated between 2018 and 2023 were retrospectively studied.

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Purpose: Bilateral vocal fold paralysis (BVFP) is a critical condition in newborns, which may present with significant airway distress necessitating tracheostomy. The purpose of this study is to report the safety and effectiveness of endoscopic percutaneous suture lateralization (EPSL) for newborns with BVFP, and evaluated the long-term results and the stability of the lateralization.

Methods: A review of patients undergoing EPSL for BVFP at our institutions was performed between October 2018 and June 2023.

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Nasogastric tube syndrome (NGTS) is a complication of NGT placement that can cause sore throat, bilateral vocal cord paralysis, and airway constriction. Although rare, this condition should be known by all physicians because it is sometimes fatal. We report a case of NGTS that was successfully diagnosed and debrided with a rigid curved laryngoscope.

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Asymmetric triangular body-cover model of the vocal folds with bilateral intrinsic muscle activation.

J Acoust Soc Am

August 2024

Department of Electronic Engineering, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa Maria, Valparaíso, Chile.

Many voice disorders are linked to imbalanced muscle activity and known to exhibit asymmetric vocal fold vibration. However, the relation between imbalanced muscle activation and asymmetric vocal fold vibration is not well understood. This study introduces an asymmetric triangular body-cover model of the vocal folds, controlled by the activation of bilateral intrinsic laryngeal muscles, to investigate the effects of muscle imbalance on vocal fold oscillation.

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Vocal fold paralysis occurs when the function of the vagus nerve or its distal branch, the recurrent laryngeal nerve, is diminished or absent. Bilateral vocal fold paralysis can present with varying degrees of severity and is sometimes fatal. Cervical osteophytes are a rare cause of bilateral vocal fold paralysis, with only a few cases reported.

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A Novel Option for Revision Medialization: Repeat Reinnervation.

Laryngoscope

January 2025

Department of Otolarygnology-Head and Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, U.S.A.

Nonselective laryngeal reinnervation (NSLR) shows comparable voice results to thyroplasty after one year without permanent implants. In the rare case of a second ipsilateral vocal fold paralysis after NSLR, we present the first recorded revision NSLR. Case report.

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Objectives: Percutaneous Vocal Fold Lateralization (PVFL) consists of external fixation with non-absorbable percutaneous suture of the vocal fold in a lateral position, under direct glottic visualization. The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of PVFL in a university pediatric hospital, as well as to describe the potential risks and complications of the surgery.

Methods: Retrospective cohort study, with data collected from electronic medical records.

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The Use of Artificial Intelligence as a Tool in the Management of Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis.

J Voice

July 2024

Department of Anatomy and Experimental Oncology, Mons School of Medicine, UMONS Research Institute for Health Sciences and Technology, University of Mons (UMons), Mons, Belgium; Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Foch Hospital, Paris Saclay University, Paris, France.

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Purpose: This study aimed to assess the outcomes of posterior cordotomy in cases with bilateral abductor vocal fold immobility (BAVFI), either by radiofrequency or CO laser.

Methods: This prospective comparative randomized study included 80 patients with BAVFI of different etiologies. They were divided randomly into two groups.

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Objective: Current laryngeal injection models rely on the transoral route and are suboptimal due to limited view, narrowed working space, and the need to sacrifice animals for investigation of the injectables. In the present study, a novel surgical model for laryngeal intervention therapy utilizing an ultra-high frequency ultrasound imaging system was proposed. Based on this system, we developed a systemic evaluation approach, from guidance of the injection process, documentation of the injection site of the material, to in vivo longitudinal follow-up on the augmentation and medialization effect by analyzing the ultrasonography data.

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An 86-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital with cryptogenic progressive dyspnea and dysphagia following a tracheostomy procedure 4 months prior to presentation. She exhibited fluctuating diplopia, bilateral vocal fold paralysis, normal nerve test results, negative findings for serum anti-acetylcholine receptor and anti-muscle-specific kinase antibodies, and positive findings for anti-LDL-receptor related protein 4 (LRP4). A videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) with edrophonium revealed an improvement in bulbar paralysis.

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Objectives: This scoping review aims to comprehensively assess current surgical interventions for bilateral vocal fold paralysis (BVFP), addressing the heterogeneity in treatment outcomes. Additionally, it explores the potential role of soft robotics as an innovative approach to improve outcomes in BVFP management.

Methods: This scoping review systematically examines literature from MEDLINE, Embase, and Scopus databases.

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