title: Intracordal Teflon injection: a question of timing.
abstract: Intracordal Teflon injection is commonly performed for recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy. It is generally agreed that injection should not be performed for a period of six months from the onset of an 'idiopathic' paralysis. A case is presented in which recovery occurred late, after intracordal injection, with unfortunate results. Successful removal of the Teflon is described. The advisability of a longer wait before surgery for 'idiopathic' recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy is considered.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Habashi
authors.forename: C B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Croft
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013997:Time Factors; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene