Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis Diagnosed with Dynamic Digital Radiography [PDF]
DiagnosticsFlexible laryngoscopy (FL) is the standard diagnostic tool for vocal cord paralysis (VCP), but it involves patient discomfort, and its interpretation is subjective and operator-dependent.
Michaela Cellina
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Vocal Cord Paralysis and its Etiologies: A Prospective Study [PDF]
Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Research, 2014 Introduction: Vocal cord paralysis is a common symptom of numerous diseases and it may be due to neurogenic or mechanical fixation of the cords. Paralysis of the vocal cords is just a symptom of underlying disease in some cases; so, clinical diagnosis of
Seyed Javad Seyed Toutounchi +4 more
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Clinico-etiological Profile of Vocal Cord Paralysis
Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery, 2019 Introduction Vocal Cord Paralysis may be of central or peripheral origin based on the underlying pathology. Central Causes contribute about 10% while peripheral causes about 90% and the current study evaluated the clinical profile of vocal cord ...
Shivakumar Senniappan +5 more
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An 18-Year-Old Female Experiences Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis during Mild COVID-19 Infection
Case Reports in Otolaryngology, 2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has shown with certainty that SARS-CoV-2 can cause a variety of clinical findings, with some of the most notable being lasting chemosensory changes. Severe infections with SARS-CoV-2 can also lead to a variety of complications.
John M. Coggins +2 more
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Iatrogenic botulinum Toxin Type A poisoning with persistent unilateral vocal cord paralysis: a case report and clinical implications [PDF]
Frontiers in PharmacologyWith the continuous advancement of medical aesthetic technologies, botulinum toxin injection has emerged as a prevalent method for wrinkle removal and facial enhancement. However, improper administration can result in botulism incidents.
Shizhao Xiang, Yu Du, Yu Du
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Right vocal cord paralysis caused by a fish bone - a case report [PDF]
International Journal of Emergency MedicineBackground Vocal cord paralysis (VCP) is most commonly attributed to central or peripheral causes. Peripheral etiologies can be further classified as traumatic, neoplastic, inflammatory, congenital, idiopathic, or other.
Zheng Shi, Yang Zha, Chunmiao Liu
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Transient bilateral vocal cord paralysis after endotracheal intubation with double-lumen tube -A case report- [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2010 Vocal cord paralysis is one of the most serious anesthetic complications related to endotracheal intubation. The practitioner should take extreme care, as bilateral vocal cord paralysis can obstruct the airway and lead to disastrous respiratory problems.
Dae Myoung Jeong +3 more
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Vocal cord paralysis after endotracheal intubation: an uncommon complication of general anesthesia [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Anestesiologia, 2018 Background: General anesthesia is a safe, frequent procedure in clinical practice. Although it is very unusual in procedures not related to head and or neck surgery, vocal cord paralysis is a serious and important complication.
Claudia Hurtado Nazal +5 more
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Impact of COVID-19 on vocal cord mobility: a case series study
The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology, 2021 Background The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the pandemic of COVID-19 infection in March 2020, most of cases presented with mild symptoms, and a significant number of cases showed variable neurological pictures.
Sameh M. Zamzam, Rania Gamal Hanafy
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Unilateral vocal cord paralysis due to meningoencephalitis in a pediatric patient
Otolaryngology Case Reports, 2021 Vocal cord palsies in the setting of meningoencephalitis are extremely rare but have been reported in adults. Here we present a 2-year-old female with viral meningoencephalitis who was intubated for airway protection due to status epilepticus and ...
Rachel Hall +3 more
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