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Vocal Fold Paralysis
Author(s): Lucian Sulica (Editor), Andrew Blitzer
- Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
- Publication Date: 30 Jan. 2006
- Language: English
- Print length: 270 pages
- ISBN-10: 3540237658
- ISBN-13: 9783540237655
Book Description
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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
From the reviews: “I had the pleasure to review the book ‘Vocal fold paralysis’ recently ! . All the chapters are clearly written and well illustrated. The bibliography is extensive and recent. I fully agree with the publisher: this book is a useful reference for evaluation and treatment as well as a summary of current knowledge and investigation approaches related to vocal fold paralysis. ! In summary, this book is an excellent addition to the library of any laryngologist or any ENT department.” (Marc Remacle, European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Vol. 263, 2006)
