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  • Title: The combined endoscopic CO(2) laser posterior cordectomy and total arytenoidectomy for treatment of bilateral vocal cord paralysis.
    Author: Bizakis JG, Papadakis CE, Karatzanis AD, Skoulakis CE, Kyrmizakis DE, Hajiioannou JK, Helidonis ES.
    Journal: Clin Otolaryngol Allied Sci; 2004 Feb; 29(1):51-4. PubMed ID: 14961852.
    Abstract:
    Upper airway obstruction, because of bilateral vocal cord paralysis, presents a serious challenge to the Otolaryngologist. Various surgical techniques have been advocated for the management of patients with vocal cord paralysis. Among these techniques, the individual use of laser CO(2) arytenoidectomy and posterior cordotomy has gained wide acceptance. In this report, we describe our experience in the management of bilateral vocal cord paralysis by combining posterior partial cordotomy as described by Dennis and Kashima, with total arytenoidectomy as described by Ossoff et al. We report the long-term results in the management of 18 patients treated in our department during the last 8 years.
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