[Value and role of electromyography in the assessment and prognosis of disorders of laryngeal mobility].
Although it was described many years ago, laryngeal electromyography is of limited use. It can easily be performed in the doctor's surgery by the intercrico-thyroid approach. The author reports on 70 examinations, 64 for mobility disorders, 6 for abnormal spasmodic movements. 15 normal plots made it possible to correct a faulty diagnosis of palsy. The prognostic contribution is not so clear-cut and must take account of the clinical circumstances and the time elapsed before examination. EMG must be performed systematically before any irreversible therapeutic decision.
Verhulst
J
J
Gioux
M
M
Castro
E
E
Quintero
R
R
Traissac
L
L
D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D007830:Larynx / Q000502:physiology; D011379:Prognosis