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Laryngeal Reinnervation

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Vocal Fold Paralysis

Conclusion

Laryngeal reinnervation is a logical approach to treating laryngeal paralysis. There continues to be some exciting work in this field, and our ability to treat patients with unilateral or bilateral vocal fold paralysis continues to improve. The clinical studies underway may eventually provide guidance as to optimum utilization of these techniques in the management of our patients.

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  1. Department of Otolaryngology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

    Randal C. Paniello MD (Associate Professor)

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  1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York

    Lucian Sulica MD (Assistant Professor) (Assistant Professor)

  2. Department of Otolaryngology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York

    Andrew Blitzer MD, DDS (Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology and Director) (Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology and Director)

  3. NY Center for Voice and Swallowing Disorders, New York, New York

    Andrew Blitzer MD, DDS (Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology and Director) (Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology and Director)

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Paniello, R.C. (2006). Laryngeal Reinnervation. In: Sulica, L., Blitzer, A. (eds) Vocal Fold Paralysis. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-32504-2_21

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