title: Vocal cord paralysis. Treatment with Teflon paste injections.
abstract: The immediate restoration of laryngeal function in patients suffering unilateral vocal cord paralysis after major thoracic vascular procedures makes the use of Teflon paste injection a desirable treatment. It is safe, effective, and simple when performed by an experienced surgeon and OR team.
authors.affiliation: Methodist Hospital, Houston.
authors.forename: N K
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Swarts
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene