[Unilateral laryngeal paralysis].
Investigations, diagnosis and treatment of laryngeal paralysis depend upon history taking and examination of phonation, swallowing and of the pharyngo-larynx. In unilateral paralysis, the main symptom is dysphonia. Dysphagia lasting more than 10 days may indicate a proximal vagus nerve lesion. Voice and swallowing therapy may be undertaken. If this remains insufficient after one month, a temporary or definitive vocal fold medialisation may be considered. Paralysis is considered to be definitive if lasting for more than 12 months. A minimal of one-year follow-up is indicated in case of idiopathic paralysis.
Unité de Phoniatrie et de Logopédie, Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie cervico-faciale, CHUV, Lausanne.
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D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy