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Concept for Diagnosis and Therapy of Unilateral Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Paralysis Following Thoracic Surgery

DOI

41

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0

References

2003

Year

B. Schneider, B. Schickinger-Fischer, Michaela Zumtobel, Gudrun Mancusi, Wolfgang Bigenzahn, Walter Klepetko, Adelheid End
The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon

Abstract

RLNP following thoracic surgery requires immediate diagnosis and therapeutic strategy to minimize postoperative complications and to overcome impairments in the voice, swallowing, and coughing. The interdisciplinary concept presented in this study is especially advisable in high-risk RLNP procedures.