Multiple-System Atrophy with Cerebellar Predominance Presenting as Respiratory Insufficiency and Vocal Cords Paralysis [PDF]
Case Reports in Medicine, 2010 Background. MSA (Multiple System Atrophy) may be associated either with Parkinsonism or with cerebellar ataxia (MSA-c subtype). It is considered a rare disease, but many patients are misdiagnosed as suffering from idiopathic Parkinson's disease.
Ramon Andrade Bezerra de Mello +4 more
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THE SURGICAL TREATMENT OF PARALYSIS OF THE VOCAL CORD AND OF PARALYSIS OF THE DIAPHRAGM [PDF]
BMJ, 1927 Charles Ballance, Lionel Colledge
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Es-CoPE: Translation and Validation of the Vocal Cord Paralysis Experience Questionnaire for Spanish Speakers. [PDF]
LaryngoscopeTranslation, adaptation and validation of the Vocal Cord Paralysis Experience Questionnaire (CoPE) into Spanish (Es‐CoPE). In a study with 50 patients with unilateral vocal fold paralysis and 50 controls, Es‐CoPE demonstrated strong reliability, internal consistency, and validity.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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Investigation of the Rare Association between Bilateral Vocal Cord Abductor Paralysis and Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Neonatology, 2022 Background: Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by broad thumbs and great toes, short stature, dysmorphic facial features, eye abnormalities, cryptorchidism, and moderate to severe intellectual disability.
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Automatic quantification of vocal cord paralysis - an application of fibre-optic endoscopy video processing [PDF]
, 2017 Full movement of the vocal cords is necessary for life sustaining functions. To enable correct diagnosis of reduced vocal cord motion and thereby potentially enhance treatment outcomes, it is proposed to objectively determine the degree of vocal cord ...
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Indian Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2023 Road traffic accidents frequently result in head injuries, chest injuries or serious cervical spinal cord injuries. Lifesaving assistance such as endotracheal intubation is commonly used.
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