The neuromuscular junction becomes progressively less receptive to regenerating axons if
nerve repair is delayed for a long period of time. It is difficult to ascertain the denervated …

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 …

There have been anecdotal reports of a decrease in penile size in men with erectile
dysfunction (ED) after nerve-sparing radical retropubic prostatectomy (NSRRP). Penile …

Conclusion An assessment of certain simple aspects of each case of vocal fold paralysis,
combined with a choice of surgical techniques, allows the development of a rational …

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: After bilateral vocal cord paralysis, the consequent paramedian position usually
necessitates tracheostomy for at least 6 months, when the paralysis is potentially reversible …

Intramuscular injection of botulinum toxin A is used to treat focal dystonias. Because
immunoresistance has been documented in some patients, other molecular forms of the …

Abstract Objectives/Hypothesis: To validate the occurrence of spontaneous regeneration of
the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) in patients with symptomatic vocal fold paralysis (VFP) …

Accepted concepts of the pathophysiology and treatment of laryngeal paralysis have
changed over the years. It has long been observed that symptoms of laryngeal paralysis …

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