"Finding a Voice": Imaging Features after Phonosurgical Procedures for Vocal Fold Paralysis

• Published in: American journal of neuroradiology : AJNR Vol. 37; no. 9; pp. 1574 - 1580
• Main Authors: Vachha, B A, Ginat, D T, Mallur, P, Cunnane, M, Moonis, G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States American Society of Neuroradiology 01.09.2016
• Subjects: Diagnostic Imaging - methods; Female; Head & Neck; Humans; Laryngoplasty - methods; Male; Middle Aged; Prostheses and Implants; Retrospective Studies; Treatment Outcome; Vocal Cord Paralysis - diagnostic imaging; Vocal Cord Paralysis - surgery

Altered communication (hoarseness, dysphonia, and breathy voice) that can result from vocal fold paralysis, secondary to numerous etiologies, may be amenable to surgical restoration. In this article, both traditional and cutting-edge phonosurgical procedures targeting the symptoms resulting from voc...