Vocal fold paralysis (VFP) refers to neurological causes of reduced or absent movement of
one or both vocal folds. Bilateral VFP (BVFP) is characterized by inspiratory dyspnea due to …

The term vocal fold paralysis conjures the image of a motionless larynx. In fact, paralysis is
traditionally defined as an inability to move a body part because of loss or impairment of its …

(57) ABSTRACT A laryngeal stimulation system including a sensor for detect ing an
occurrence of a respiratory signal in a subject and a laryngeal stimulator adapted for …

Airway disorders in a horse are relieved by electrical stimulation of the airway tissue.
Particular disorders and techniques include electrical stimulation to relieve laryngeal …

Objectives The aim of the study was to increase muscle volume and improve phonation
characteristics of the aged ovine larynx by functional electrical stimulation (FES) using a …

Reason for performing study: Studies are required to define more accurately and completely
the neuroanatomy of the equine dorsal cricoarytenoid muscle as a prerequisite for …

Conventional surgical therapies for bilateral laryngeal paralysis sacrifice voice to enlarge
the airway. Electrical pacing of the posterior cricoarytenoid (PCA) muscle to restore glottal …

Background Bilateral laryngeal reinnervation can be a promising procedure for reanimation
of laryngeal muscles, but currently not yet standardized. Besides patient conditions some …

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Patents US8065014B2 - Method for promoting selective reinnervation of denervated tissue …

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) has been proposed as a potential treatment for
restoring motor functions of denervated motor systems. We investigated whether FES of …