Comparison between laser and diathermy assisted posterior cordotomy for bilateral vocal cord abductor paralysis

Completed

• Conditions: Optimum method of cordotomy; Respiratory; Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx

• Registration Number: ISRCTN08093874
• Lead Sponsor: Zagazig University (Egypt)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2013-03-27
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Patients [male and female, any age (no age limitation)] who are diagnosed as having bilateral abductor vocal cord paralysis for one year at least and maximal width of respiratory chink is 4 mm or less.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients have unilateral vocal cord paralysis.
2. Patients who are diagnosed as having bilateral abductor vocal cord paralysis for lee than one year duration.
3. Maximal width of respiratory chink is more than 4 mm.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified