Medication-induced vocal cord paralysis as an uncommon cause of cord paralysis

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作者
Brosch, K [1 ]
Johannsen, HC [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Ulm, HNO Klin, Sekt Phoniatrie & Padaudiol, D-89070 Ulm, Germany
关键词
vocal cord paralysis; Amiodaron-HCl;
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10.1007/s001060050467
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R76 [耳鼻咽喉科学];
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100213 ;
摘要
A case is reported of a 57-year-old man who was found to have a right vocal cord paralysis that most likely followed prolonged treatment with the anti-arrythmic medication Amiodaron-HCl (Cordarex). Phoniatric treatment was given for 5 1/2 months, during which time microlaryngoscopy and stroboscopy were performed. With the help of speech therapy, mobility of the paralyzed cord was seen to begin to return 3 1/2 months after discontinuing the Amiodaron-HCl. Full cord mobility has not returned to date.
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