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Vocal Fold Paralysis, Unilateral: Multimedia

Author: Thomas L Carroll, MD, Fellow in Laryngology, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Coauthor(s): Clark A Rosen, MD, Director, University of Pittsburgh Voice Center; Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Science and Disorders, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Ryan J Soose, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
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Updated: Nov 6, 2008

Multimedia

Preoperatively, the arrow demonstrates the paraly...Media file 1: Preoperatively, the arrow demonstrates the paralyzed vocal fold, which is characteristically foreshortened, lateralized, and flaccid.
Preoperatively, the arrow demonstrates the paraly...

Preoperatively, the arrow demonstrates the paralyzed vocal fold, which is characteristically foreshortened, lateralized, and flaccid.

Postoperatively, the image shows the same vocal f...Media file 2: Postoperatively, the image shows the same vocal fold from Image 1 following laryngeal framework surgery (arytenoids adduction and medialization laryngoplasty). The left vocal fold is now midline and has improved length.
Postoperatively, the image shows the same vocal f...

Postoperatively, the image shows the same vocal fold from Image 1 following laryngeal framework surgery (arytenoids adduction and medialization laryngoplasty). The left vocal fold is now midline and has improved length.

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Media file 3: Vocal fold paralysis, presurgery.
Vocal fold paralysis, presurgery.

Vocal fold paralysis, presurgery.

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Media file 4: Vocal fold paralysis, postsurgery.
Vocal fold paralysis, postsurgery.

Vocal fold paralysis, postsurgery.

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References

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Further Reading

Keywords

unilateral vocal fold paralysis, UVFP, vocal cord paralysis, neurogenic hoarseness, vocal cord paralysis, larynx, neurogenic hoarseness

Contributor Information and Disclosures

Author

Thomas L Carroll, MD, Fellow in Laryngology, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Thomas L Carroll, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and American Medical Association
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Coauthor(s)

Clark A Rosen, MD, Director, University of Pittsburgh Voice Center; Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Science and Disorders, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Clark A Rosen, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, and Pennsylvania Medical Society
Disclosure: Bioform Medical  Consulting fee Consulting

Ryan J Soose, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Ryan J Soose, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha and Phi Beta Kappa
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Medical Editor

John Schweinfurth, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Mississippi Medical Center
John Schweinfurth, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and American Medical Association
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Pharmacy Editor

Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD, Senior Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine
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Managing Editor

Robert M Kellman, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, State University of New York, Upstate Medical University
Robert M Kellman, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, American Neurotology Society, American Rhinologic Society, American Society for Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Society of the State of New York, and Triological Society
Disclosure: GE Healthcare Honoraria Review panel membership

CME Editor

Christopher L Slack, MD, Otolaryngology-Facial Plastic Surgery, Private Practice, Associated Coastal ENT; Medical Director, Treasure Coast Sleep Disorders
Christopher L Slack, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and American Medical Association
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Chief Editor

Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA, Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and American Head and Neck Society
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