Management of unilateral vocal fold paralysis
Odland, R.M.; Wigley, T.; Rice, R.
American Surgeon 61(5): 438-443
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1348 PMID: 7733552 Document Number: 449997
Management of unilateral vocal fold paralysis continues to generate controversy. Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) injection remains the most popular procedure for medialization; however, there are problems involved with its use. Endoscopic assessment of patients treated with medialization laryngoplasty revealed a normal mucosal wave form in contrast to the stiff vocal fold observed with Teflon injection. Medialization laryngoplasty is also considered a reversible procedure. Based on these findings, medialization laryngoplasty should be considered the procedure of choice for unilateral vocal fold paralysis.