title: Transient vocal fold immobility.
abstract: Temporary vocal fold immobility resolving in 4 weeks or less is considered a transient immobility. Many different disorders may lead to this type of laryngeal motion impairment. It is important for otolaryngologists to be familiar with the differential diagnosis for transient vocal fold immobility in order to optimize the management of these unusual cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia, USA.
authors.forename: G N
authors.initials: GN
authors.lastname: Postma
authors.forename: W W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Shockley
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*