New therapeutic options and approaches have been developed based on an expanded knowledge of the underlying pathophysiology of vocal fold paralysis. The core of Vocal Fold Paralysis offers step-by-step descriptions and of the following therapies: vocal fold injection, medialization laryngoplasty, and arytenoid repositioning surgery. It also includes special topics such as reinnervation, vocal fold pacing, bilateral medialization, and pediatric and bilateral vocal fold paralysis. Vocal Fold Paralysis is a clinically useful reference for evaluation and treatment, as well as a summary of current knowledge and investigational approaches. This excellent guide fills a void within the field of otolaryngology and should not be missed by any otorhinolaryngologist, neurologist, phoniatrician or speech pathologist.

Basic Science and Clinical Evaluation

Neuroanatomy of the Larynx
Synkinesis and Dysfunctional Reinnervation of the Larynx
Vocal Fold Paralysis: Causes, Outcomes, and Clinical Aspects
Evaluation of Vocal Fold Paralysis
Diagnostic Electromyography for Unilateral Vocal Fold Dysmotility
Treatment
Decision Points in the Management of Vocal Fold Paralysis
Voice Therapy for Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis
Injection Augmentation
Autologous Fat for Vocal Fold Injection
Collagen in Vocal Fold Injection
Treatment of Glottal Insufficiency Using Micronized Human Acellular Dermis (Cymetra)
Vocal Fold Augmentation with Calcium Hydroxylapatite
Treatment of Glottal Insufficiency Using Hyaluronan
Principles of Medialization Laryngoplasty
Silastic Medialization Laryngoplasty
Medialization Thyroplasty Using the Montgomery Thyroplasty System
Medialization Thyroplasty Using the VoCoM Vocal Cord Medialization System
Titanium Medialization Implant
Medialization Laryngoplasty with Gore-Tex (Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene)
Arytenoid Repositioning Surgery
Special Topics
Laryngeal Reinnervation
Electrical Stimulation for Vocal Fold Paralysis
Bilateral Medialization Laryngoplasty
Vocal Fold Paralysis in Children
Bilateral Vocal Fold Immobility.