Background We aimed to determine the incidence and contributing risk factors of vocal fold
mobility impairment (VFMI) in postoperative cardiovascular patients and evaluate the impact …

Introduction Vocal fold motion impairment (VFMI) is a known consequence after high‐risk
cardiac surgery. We implemented a universal laryngeal ultrasound (LUS) screening protocol …

Abstract Objectives/Hypothesis: To review the incidence and time course of recovery of
vocal fold paralysis (VFP) in adult patients after cardiovascular surgery. Study Design …

Background Vocal fold motion impairment (VFMI) is a well-recognized complication of
thyroid and parathyroid surgery. Preoperative counseling requires a thorough …

Purpose Unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) is a complication associated with
cardiothoracic procedures that presents clinically as dysphonia and/or dysphagia with or …

To examine the association between vocal fold paresis/paralysis (VFP) and poor swallowing
outcomes in a thoracic surgery cohort at the population level, and (2) to assess utilization of …

Objective Vocal fold motion impairment (VFMI) is a potential consequence of intubation.
Studies describing the natural course of this complication are largely case reports. This …

Objectives (1) To recognize factors that contribute to vocal fold paralysis (VFP) after
esophagectomy.(2) To describe the morbidity associated with VFP after esophagectomy …

Objectives/Hypothesis Vocal fold paralysis/paresis (VFP) is an uncommon but serious
complication following esophagectomy. The objectives of this study were to: 1) identify the …

Background Unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) caused by lung surgery is associated
with prolonged hospital stay and increased postoperative comorbidities. We evaluated lung …