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KMID : 0371619980140020333
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Journal of Wonkwang Medical Science
1998 Volume.14 No. 2 p.333 ~ p.337
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Arytenoidectomy for Bilateral Vocal Cors Paralysis
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Jang Chul-Ho
Choi Tae-Wook
Kim Jin-Ok
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Abstract
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Bilateral vocal cord paralysis are uncommon but tend to occur after thyroid surgery or head injuries. The cords are often closed to the midline and paramedian position, therefore the airway is already compromised. So these patients often require tracheostomy and intubation. If compromised airway is not improved after observation, surgical treatment which is for the permanent airway maintenance should be carried out. We have experienced arytenoidectomy for three cases of bilateral vocal cord paralysis. Two of them were treated by external arytenoidectomy and the other was treated by laser arytenoidectomy. The results were relatively satisfactory. So we report these cases with brief review of the literature.
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KEYWORD
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Bilateral vocal cord paralysis, Arytenoidectomy
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