Value and role of electromyography in the assessment and prognosis of disorders of laryngeal mobility
Verhulst, J.; Gioux, M.; Castro, E.; Quintero, R.; Traissac, L.
Revue de Laryngologie - Otologie - Rhinologie 116(4): 289-292
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-1334 PMID: 8927831 Document Number: 448404
Although it was described many years ago, laryngeal electromyography is of limited use. It can easily be performed in the doctor's surgery by the intercrico-thyroid approach. The author reports on 70 examinations, 64 for mobility disorders, 6 for abnormal spasmodic movements. 15 normal plots made it possible to correct a faulty diagnosis of palsy. The prognostic contribution is not so clear-cut and must take account of the clinical circumstances and the time elapsed before examination. EMG must be performed systematically before any irreversible therapeutic decision.