Caloway CL, Bouhabel S, Hartnick CJ. Lessons learned to aid the successful outcome of pediatric recurrent laryngeal nerve reinnervation.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2020;
128:109742. [PMID:
31677453 DOI:
10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.109742]
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Abstract
While Ansa to recurrent laryngeal nerve reinnervation is gaining popularity in the treatment of unilateral vocal fold immobility, little has been reported on commonly encountered surgical challenges with this procedure. Here, we present a cohort of 21 pediatric patients who underwent this procedure with a full description of techniques used to overcome common challenges with this procedure. We report vocal and swallowing outcomes for these patients, with an overall success rate of 19/21 (90.5%) patients, with success defined as improvement of a half-consistency or resolution of vocal issues.
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