| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9362470 | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In our series of 22 patients with bilateral vocal cord paralysis, 14 had spontaneous recovery of function. Patients managed with tracheostomy were noted to have a high incidence of comorbid factors. In this series, recovery rates were found to be higher in nontracheostomized patients than in tracheostomized patients. Patients can be carefully selected for observation versus tracheostomy at the time of diagnosis based on underlying medical conditions.
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Authors
R. Christopher MD, Sanjay R. MD, Walid MD, Greg R. MD,