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BWCNN: Blink to Word, a Real-Time Convolutional Neural Network Approach [PDF]

, 2020
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease of the brain and the spinal cord, which leads to paralysis of motor functions. Patients retain their ability to blink, which can be used for communication. Here, We present an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that uses eye-blinks to communicate with the outside world ...
arxiv   +1 more source

Feasibility of Laryngeal Joint Replacement: A Proof of Concept Study in Cadavers

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
Treatment 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.
Robert C. Wang, Suparna Shah, Jeffrey Moxley, Erik Kubiak, Muhammed F. Shand   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Laryngeal Electromyography is Helpful for Cardiovocal Syndrome

Acta Medica, 2016
Laryngeal electromyography is used in the evaluation of vocal cord paralysis to confirm the diagnosis, to guide the diagnostic work-up for etiology, to provide prognostic information and to help choose the correct treatment for the patient.
Sevtap Akbulut, Rahsan Inan, Mehmet Gökhan Demir, Dogan Cakan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bilateral vocal cord paralysis during emergence from general anesthesia in a patient with Parkinson's disease

Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia, 2020
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the extrapyramidal system, and respiratory dysfunction has also been noted in patients with PD.
Ji-il Kim, Deok-hee Lee, Hyuckgoo Kim
doaj   +1 more source

Identification alone versus intraoperative neuromonitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve during thyroid surgery: experience of 2034 consecutive patients [PDF]

, 2014
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of intraoperative neuromonitoring in reducing the postoperative recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy rate by a comparison between patients submitted to thyroidectomy with intraoperative ...
Calo', PIETRO GIORGIO, Demontis, Roberto, Gordini, L, Medas, F, Nicolosi, Angelo, Pisano, G, Pittau, Mr   +6 more
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Button Battery Ingestion: Exploring Socioeconomic Risk Factors

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Examine the demographic and social determinants of health linked to pediatric esophageal foreign body removals, with an emphasis on button battery ingestions. Study Design A retrospective chart review was performed on pediatric patients who underwent operative removal of a foreign body from the esophagus (Current Procedural ...
J.B. Eyring, Brandon M. Hemeyer, Stephen Walker, Wesley P. Allen, Shi Liang, Christopher Stewart, Jeremy D. Meier, Reema Padia   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Aortic arch aneurysm presenting with Ortner's syndrome: A case report and literature review

Annals of Vascular Surgery - Brief Reports and Innovations, 2023
Background: Ortner's syndrome, also known as cardio-vocal cord syndrome, is characterized by vocal cord paralysis secondary to compression of recurrent laryngeal nerve from a cardiopulmonary lesion. Clinicians may fail to diagnose or misdiagnose Ortner's
Xiang Leyang, Wen Mingbo, Lao Xuejun, Ma Zeheng, Cao Mingrong   +4 more
doaj  

Case Study: Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis [PDF]

, 2019
Patient is an 89-year-old female with a PMH of lung cancer, COPD, AAA, thyroid nodule, bladder cancer, HTN, hypothyroidism presenting to the Emergency Department with a complaint of hoarse voice. Her symptoms started five days prior.
Cahill, Megan, Powers, Michelle
core   +1 more source

Vocal cord paresis and diaphragmatic dysfunction are severe and frequent symptoms of GDAP1-associated neuropathy [PDF]

, 2008
[EN] Cranial nerve involvement in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is rare, though there are a number of CMT syndromes in which vocal cord paralysis is a characteristic feature.
Bataller, Luis, Chumillas, María José, Collado, Diego, Domènech, Rosalia, Espinós-Armero, Carmen Ángeles, Jaijo, Teresa, Muelas, Nuria, Nauffal, Dolores, Palau, Francesc, Sevilla, Teresa, Vilchez, Juan J.   +10 more
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Prognosis of Dysphagia in Pediatric Patients With Vocal Fold Immobility

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study aims to determine the incidence and prognosis of dysphagia in pediatric patients with true vocal fold (TVF) immobility or hypomobility. Study Design A single‐center retrospective chart review. Setting A single‐institution tertiary‐care center.
Rachel Georgopoulos, Khashayar Arianpour, Samantha Anne   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source