Authors: | Carew, J. E.; Kraus, D. H.; Ginsberg, R. J. |
Article Title: | Early complications: Recurrent nerve palsy |
Abstract: | Unilateral vocal cord paralysis following pneumonectomy has profound effects on deglutition, phonation, protection of the airway, and generation of an adequate cough. If untreated in patients with limited pulmonary reserve, these detrimental effects can have devastating consequences. Several techniques are currently available which allow adequate medialization and rehabilitation of the paralyzed vocal cord. Adequate diagnosis and treatment can minimize the negative consequences associated with vocal cord paralysis following pneumonectomy. |
Keywords: | review; surgical flaps; treatment indication; lung resection; pneumonectomy; vocal cords; respiration; vocal cord paralysis; cough; larynx surgery; deglutition; phonation; recurrent laryngeal nerve; prosthesis implantation; recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy; humans; human; priority journal; cartilage graft |
Journal Title: | Chest Surgery Clinics of North America |
Volume: | 9 |
Issue: | 3 |
ISSN: | 1052-3359 |
Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
Date Published: | 1999-08-01 |
Start Page: | 597 |
End Page: | 608 |
Language: | English |
PUBMED: | 10459430 |
PROVIDER: | scopus |
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Notes: | Review -- Export Date: 16 August 2016 -- Source: Scopus |