title: Vocal cord paralysis in infants and children.
abstract: Vocal cord paralysis is the second most common cause of neonatal stridor. Recognition of laryngeal paralysis warrants further evaluation for an underlying etiology as it is frequently a manifestation of a multisystem anomaly. Initial intervention must concentrate on airway stabilization and treatment of any underlying conditions. Management strategies should be individualized and focus on maintenance of a safe and stable airway, acquisition of intelligible speech, and deglutition without aspiration.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Communicative Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: de Jong
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Kuppersmith
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sulek
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Friedman
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery