… of pediatric VFI and the appropriate follow-up in these patients. This article presents, to our
knowledge, the largest series of pediatric patients with … the natural history of pediatric VFI. We …

… ] noted that 41 of 53 patients with unilateral VFI presented with stridor. With a single vocal
fold immobile in the paramedian position, there is an absence of vocal fold opposition and …

… % [4], [5], [6], [7], [8] of cases, no cause is identified and the immobility is deemed idiopathic.
… of pediatric patients with UVFI. We hypothesize that UVFI in the pediatric population …

… swallowing function of 23 pediatric patients with BVFI. Comorbidities are significant predictors
of long term swallow function in patients with BVFI while return of vocal fold function is not. …

… The management of these patients has been challenging … fold paralysis in the midline position:
tracheotomy, vocal fold … use in the pediatric patient with bilateral vocal fold immobility. We …

… Describe the natural history of all-cause bilateral vocal fold immobility (BVFI) in pediatric
patients and analyze factors associated with tracheotomy and subsequent decannulation. …

… In conclusion, LEMG was helpful in predicting the return of vocal fold function in pediatric
patients with VFI due to PDA ligation, neurologic causes, and idiopathic causes. Laryngeal …

… institution with vocal fold immobility underwent intraoperative laryngeal electromyography
of the thyroarytenoid muscles. A retrospective chart review of these 10 patients was performed …

… The structural differences between the pediatric larynx and the … fold immobility that may
lead to persistent dysphonia and aspiration. Our experience with managing vocal fold immobility …

… Early diagnosis of vocal fold immobility (VFI) and referral to pediatric otolaryngology (pOTO)
aids in laryngeal rehabilitation. Understanding the incidence and recovery rates of VFI …