[Partial posterior cordectomy with laser CO2 in bilateral recurrent paralysis]

Ann Otolaryngol Chir Cervicofac. 1992;109(5):235-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Thirteen patients with bilateral vocal cord abductor paralysis were treated by Carbon Dioxide Laser Posterior Cordectomy. 6 out of 7 patients were decannulated. 92% of patients recovered a physiologic respiration. Advantages of this surgical technique are discussed in comparison with Endoscopic Laser Arytenoidectomy.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Dyspnea / etiology
  • Dyspnea / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Laser Therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tracheotomy
  • Vocal Cord Paralysis / complications
  • Vocal Cord Paralysis / surgery*
  • Vocal Cords / surgery*