title: Paradoxical vocal fold movement: a case report.
abstract: Paradoxical vocal fold movement leads to marked inspiratory stridor with adduction of the vocal folds on inspiration. A patient is presented who illustrates some of the difficulties in diagnosis and management. A range of treatments were tried including tracheostomy, laser arytenoidectomy and vocal fold lateralization.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK.
authors.forename: R V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Lloyd
authors.forename: N S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D009068:Movement; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000209:etiology; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000503:physiopathology*