National Trends in Treatment of Acute Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis at Tertiary Care Voice Centers.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Acute unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) management differs across the United States. This study aims to characterize current trends in UVFP treatment at US tertiary care voice centers.

Data sources

A survey was distributed to laryngologists at 51 tertiary care voice centers within the CoPE (Vocal Cord Paralysis Experience) Collaborative.

Review methods

Participants provided information on voice center, laryngologist, and speech-language pathologist (SLP) characteristics, diagnostic practices, treatment decision-making, and therapies offered for acute UVFP (symptoms present for ≤ 6 months). National trends in diagnostic and treatment practices were evaluated.

Results

Among the 51 CoPE centers, 48 completed the questionnaire (17% Northeast, 33% Sou

SUBMITTER: Ring S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11963072 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature