Surgical and Functional Outcomes of Posterior Cordotomy and Partial Arytenoidectomy with CO2 LASER in the Treatment of Bilateral Vocal Cord Immobility: A Single Institution Experience [PDF]
J Clin MedBackground/Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate surgical and functional outcomes of patients affected by bilateral vocal cord immobility (BVCI) and treated with posterior cordotomy and partial arytenoidectomy.
Fancello V +7 more
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The human spinothalamic tract: lessons from cordotomy. [PDF]
Brain CommunThe spinothalamic tract has long been known as a primary conductor of nociceptive information, with its anatomical and physiological understanding evolving over centuries of research.
Allam AK +6 more
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Posterior cordotomy in bilateral vocal cord paralysis [PDF]
Journal of Otolaryngology-ENT Research, 2022 Introduction: Bilateral vocal cords paralysis in adduction when it is irreversible requires treatment due to the inspiratory dyspnea that produces. Different surgical techniques can be used to increase the glottic space.
Carlos Santiago Ruggeri +1 more
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Percutaneous cervical cordotomy in cancer pain [PDF]
Anestezjologia Intensywna Terapia, 2016 The aim of this study was to review all published articles in the literature in English regarding percutaneous cervical cordotomy in cancer pain. Percutaneous cordotomy may be used to relieve unilateral pain below the level of the neck arising from a variety of causes.
Bellini, Martina, Barbieri, Massimo
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Ear, nose, & throat journalThe posterior transverse cordotomy (PTC) can be performed for posterior glottic stenosis (PGS) in the operating room through suspension laryngoscopy. This procedure requires adequate exposure of the vocal cords.
Jérôme R. Lechien, Emily Bui Quoc
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Percutaneous cervical cordotomy for managing refractory pain in a patient with a Pancoast tumor: A case report. [PDF]
World J Clin CasesBACKGROUND According to the World Health Organization analgesic ladder, cancer-related pain generally begins with pharmacotherapy in a stepwise approach.
Lu KY, Lin FS, Lin CS, Lao HC.
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Cordotomy under general anesthesia for a pediatric palliative patient: illustrative case. [PDF]
J Neurosurg Case LessonsBACKGROUND Computed tomography (CT)–guided cordotomy has been shown to be a safe and effective method for treating cancer pain in adults in a palliative care setting. Its effectiveness has been rarely reported in children.
Schmidt FA +3 more
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Neurosurgical management for chronic and end-of-life pain in children: A systematic review. [PDF]
Pain PractAbstract Introduction Chronic and end‐of‐life pain in children is underreported and undermanaged. Current guidelines for pediatric chronic pain include medical and interventional modalities; however, the inclusion of neurosurgical treatments is uncommon and inconsistent. This systematic review presents the literature, and we provide recommendations for
Abdelmageed S +7 more
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Minimally Invasive Cordotomy for Refractory Cancer Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The Oncologist, 2019 BACKGROUND Up to 30% of patients with cancer continue to suffer from pain despite aggressive supportive care. The present study aimed to determine whether cordotomy can improve cancer pain refractory to interdisciplinary palliative care.
Ashwin Viswanathan +8 more
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Feasibility of Laryngeal Joint Replacement: A Proof of Concept Study in Cadavers. [PDF]
LaryngoscopeTreatment in advanced cases of posterior laryngeal stenosis relies on permanent tracheostomy or irreversible arytenoidectomy/cordectomy, which are compromises between voice, swallowing, and airway. While having intact laryngeal neuromuscular function, there is immobility of the vocal cord due to scarring and ankylosis of the cricoarytenoid joint.
Wang RC +4 more
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