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Intracordal Teflon injection: a question of timing

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

S. Habashi  and
C. B. Croft
S. Habashi*
Affiliation:
London
C. B. Croft
Affiliation:
London
*
Mr S. Habashi, F.R.C.S., 43 Chalfont Drive, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester M29 7PU.
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Abstract

Intraeordal Teflon injection is commonly performed for recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy. It is generally agreed that injection should not be performed for a period of six months from the onset of an ‘idiopathic’ paralysis. A case is presented in which recovery occurred late, after intraeordal injection, with unfortunate results. Successful removal of the Teflon is described. The advisability of a longer wait before surgery for ‘idiopathic’ recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy is considered.

Keywords

Vocal cordTeflon
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 2 , February 1991 , pp. 128 - 129
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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