OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of laryngeal paresis within a selected population of dogs and identify some of the distinguishing characteristics of affected dogs. DESIGN A prospective study involving laryngoscopic examination of 250 dogs. PROCEDURE The laryngeal movements of 250 dogs undergoing general anaesthesia were observed. The severity of laryngeal paresis in these dogs was grad...

The central proposal in this paper is that laryngeal cooccurrence restrictions are restrictions on contrasts between forms in a language, not restrictions on isolated forms or structures. Combinations of laryngeal features are only marked with respect to what other combinations of laryngeal features they contrast with. The analysis hinges on the hypothesis that the two types of laryngeal contra...

We describe a case of non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection of the larynx in a previously well, immunocompetent young woman. Laryngeal mycobacterial infection is rare and currently accounts for less than 1% of all cases. A diagnostic dilemma often occurs because it may mimic laryngeal carcinoma, chronic laryngitis, or laryngeal candidiasis. This case highlights the importance of considering n...

In developing countries like Indonesia, pulmonary tuberculosis still ranks among the major health problems and the prevalence of laryngeal tuberculosis are therefore still high. It is important for physicians and otolaryngologist to recognize the cardinal sign and symptoms of laryngeal tuberculosis in order to make an early diagnosis. An illustration of four cases with laryngeal tuberculosis is...

Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury can develop following cervical or thoracic surgery; however, few reports have described intraoperative recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring. Consensus regarding the use of this technique during thoracic surgery is lacking. We used intraoperative recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring in a patient with contralateral vocal cord paralysis who was scheduled for comple...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or its variation known as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), has been recognized as a potential cause of several laryngeal disorders. Patients with laryngeal cancer have lifestyle risk factors, especially tobacco and alcohol consumption, that play an etiological role in the development of their cancer but also places them at risk for reflux. The question the...

BACKGROUND Little information is available regarding the prevalence of laryngeal pathology in adults. PURPOSE To estimate the prevalence of occult laryngeal pathology in a community-based cohort of adults over 40 years of age. METHODS One hundred consecutive volunteers over age 40 with no history of voice disorders were enrolled. All completed a self-administered laryngeal symptom questionn...

OBJECTIVE To survey the role of Helicobacter pylori at the tissue level as a cause of squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx. DESIGN A case-control study. SETTING In an Otolaryngology Ward at an academic university. SUBJECTS Patients with laryngeal cancer as cases and patients with benign laryngeal lesion as controls. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE In all subjects, specimens of laryngeal tissue we...

Background: Laryngeal dystonia is a task-specific focal dystonia of the internal laryngeal muscles. Methods: Peer-reviewed articles on laryngeal dystonia from PUBMED were identified. Manuscripts that supported selected points of discussion were chosen. Illustrative figures and videos from the authors’ personal files support selected ideas. Results: This manuscript presents a comprehensive overv...

We present a case report of a 66-year-old female with a laryngeal saccular cyst that was treated endoscopically. Although this is an uncommon laryngeal anomaly, when it is recognized and managed appropriately early in the course of its presentation patient complications and morbidity can be avoided. The laryngeal saccular cyst can mimic or be associated with other, more serious, laryngeal patho...