Use of Faradic Stimuli in a Case of Recurrent Hystericial Aphonia
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Hysterical aphonia is characterized by abrupt loss of voice without neurological or laryngeal cause and is preceded by conflicts or other stressor. This case report describes the use offaradic stimuli in a case of recurrent hysterical aphonia.
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