Advances in Neurolaryngology (Advances in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Vol. 85)

Cover Page
Front Matter
Advances in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Preface
Dedication
Anatomy and Physiology
Structure, Function and Insertion of the Human Vocal Folds
Abstract
Disclosure Statement
References
Visual Neurolaryngology
Abstract
Principles of Visual Neurolaryngeal Physiology
Cranial Nerve X Examination
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve
Reinnervation
Tools for an Examination
Summary
Disclosure Statement
Examination and Investigation
Laryngeal Electromyography
Abstract
Introduction
Guidelines and Training in LEMG
New Techniques and Tools
Prognostic Value for Patients with Vocal Fold Palsy
Laryngeal Nerve Monitoring and Perioperative LEMG in Thyroid Surgery
LEMG-Guided Injections
Electrostimulation to Select Cases for Laryngeal Pacing
Rarer Laryngeal Diseases and Neurological Diseases
Other New Indications and Future Directions
Disclosure Statement
References
Objective Measures of Stroboscopy and High-Speed Video
Abstract
Introduction
High-Speed Video
Conclusion
Disclosure Statement
References
Radiology in Neurolaryngology
Abstract
Imaging in the Normal Larynx
Laryngeal Nerves
Imaging Manifestations of Laryngeal Nerve Pathology
Intrinsic Neurological Conditions
Disclosure Statement
References
Acoustic Assessment
Abstract
Objective Acoustic Analysis
Fundamental Frequency (F0)
Perceptual Evaluation of Voice
Conclusions
Disclosure Statement
References
Conditions and Therapeutic Options
Vocal Fold Immobility: An Algorithm for Treating Patients with Glottal Insufficiency
Abstract
Introduction
Evaluation
History
Treatment Options and Medical Decision Making
Results
Conclusion
Disclosure Statement
References
Injection Laryngoplasty for Management of Neurological Vocal Fold Immobility
Abstract
Introduction
Terminology
History of Injection Laryngoplasty
Preoperative Considerations
Injectable Materials (Table 1)
Outcomes Assessment
Advances
Conclusions
Disclosure Statement
References
Medialization Thyroplasty and Arytenoid Adduction for Management of Neurological Vocal Fold Immobility
Abstract
Introduction
Historical Background
Surgical Indications
Patient Assessment, Selection, Timing, and Investigations
Medialization Thyroplasty with the MTIS
Operative Procedure
Medialization Thyroplasty with Other Implants
Arytenoid Adduction
Pitfalls and Pearls
New Developments and Techniques
Conclusion
Disclosure Statement
References
Laryngeal Reinnervation: The History and Where We Stand Now
Abstract
Introduction
Surgical Reinnervation General Considerations
Clinical Treatment Options with Laryngeal Reinnervation
Disclosure Statement
References
Laryngeal Synkinesis: A Viable Condition for Laryngeal Pacing
Abstract
Introduction
The Clinical Course of Laryngeal Synkinesis
The Evolution of Laryngeal Pacing
The LP System Pacemaker
Benefits of Synkinesis over Denervation for Laryngeal Pacing
Suitable Candidates for Laryngeal Pacing
Conclusions
Disclosure Statement
References
Addressing the Arytenoid in Paralytic Dysphonia Using the Adduction Arytenopexy
Abstract
Introduction
Important Findings in the Preoperative Examination
Adduction Arytenopexy: Surgical Procedure
Separation of the Cricothyroid Joint
Separating the Inferior Constrictors and Cutting the Posterior Cricoarytenoid Muscle
The Adduction Arytenopexy Suture
Hypopharyngoplasty for Paralytic Dysphagia
Medialization Laryngoplasty
Cricothyroid Subluxation
Wound Closure
Evidence Supporting Adduction Arytenopexy
Conclusion
Disclosure Statement
References
Laryngeal Transplantation
Abstract
Introduction
Scientific Background
Ethical Background
Human Larynx Transplants
Future Directions
Conclusions
Disclosure Statement
References
Spasmodic Dysphonia
Abstract
Introduction
Epidemiology and Pathophysiology
Diagnosis
Treatment
Conclusions
Disclosure Statement
References
Neuromuscular Disease Affecting the Larynx
Abstract
Introduction
Motor Neuron Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy, Including Polyneuropathy and Hereditary Neuropathy
Myasthenia Gravis
Myopathies Including Muscular Dystrophies
Sensory Neuropathy and the Larynx
Conclusion
Disclosure Statement
References
Fresh Perspectives and the Future
Hidden Anatomy of Opera Singers
Abstract
Introduction
The Role of the Infraglottic Air Pressure in Phonation
Glottic Muscles Innervation: Special Properties of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerves
Returned Impedance
Phonation Function and Innervation of Palatoglossus and Palatopharyngeus Muscles
Brain Control of the Opera Voice
Scale in Three Levels of Voice Control
Somatosensitive Processing
Auditory Processing
Integration Substrate of Sensory Feedback in Speech Motor Control
Effects of Singing Exercises on the Somatosensitive Control of Singing Voice
Conclusions
Disclosure Statement
References
Future Advances in Neurolaryngology
Abstract
Introduction
Physiological Aspects
Diagnostic Aspects
Therapeutic Advances
Conclusion
Disclosure Statement
References
Author Index
Subject Index