Effect of Vocal Fold Medialization on Dysphagia in Patients with Unilateral Vocal Fold Immobility

Conclusion
Patients with UVFI suffer from dysphagia and report significant improvement in swallowing symptoms following VFM. The symptomatic improvement appears to be durable over time.

Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - August 31, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Cates, D. J., Venkatesan, N. N., Strong, B., Kuhn, M. A., Belafsky, P. C. Tags: Laryngology and Neurolaryngology Source Type: research