Idiopathic Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis in Older Patients: Characteristics in the Disease Course and Implication of Computed Tomography for Evaluation of Etiology.

Minsu KwonMi Rye BaeYoon Se LeeJong-Lyel RohSeung-Ho ChoiSoon Yuhl NamSang Yoon Kim

Published in: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology (2018)

The CT scans provided significantly higher diagnostic yields in older patients than younger patients. The degrees of symptoms and complications and likelihood of natural recovery did not significantly differ between younger and older patients with IUVFP.

Keyphrases

computed tomography
dual energy
end stage renal disease
positron emission tomography
contrast enhanced
image quality
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
magnetic resonance imaging
prognostic factors
physical activity
depressive symptoms
middle aged
community dwelling
sleep quality
patient reported