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Paradoxical vocal fold movement: a case report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

R. V. Lloyd  and
N. S. Jones
R. V. Lloyd
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
N. S. Jones*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
*
Mr N. S. Jones, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Nottingham NG7 2UH. Fax: 0602-709196
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Abstract

Paradoxical vocal fold movement leads to marked inspiratory stridor with adduction of the vocal folds on inspiration. A patient is presented who illustrates some of the difficulties in diagnosis and management. A range of treatments were tried including tracheostomy, laser arytenoidectomy and vocal fold lateralization.

Keywords

Vocal foldMovementparadoxicaltreatment

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Clinical Records
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 109 , Issue 11 , November 1995 , pp. 1105 - 1106
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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