Bilateral Vocal Fold Motion Impairment Associated With Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe the clinical courses and interventions of symptomatic patients with bilateral vocal fold motion impairment (BVFMI) attributed to diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH).

Study design

Retrospective cohort study.

Setting

Single Institution Academic Health Center.

Methods

Retrospective chart review of patients ≥18 years old evaluated and treated for symptomatic BVFMI secondary to DISH between February 2021 and March 2023. A literature review was conducted.

Results

A total of 4 cases were identified. All patients were male and had symptomatic BVFMI attributed to cervical spine DISH, as seen on imaging. Symptoms ranged from life-threatening dyspnea to breathy dysphonia in addition to dysphagia. Each patient was offered surgery fo

SUBMITTER: Razura DE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11362610 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature