[Injection of collagen in recurrent paralysis after thoracic surgery]

Ann Chir. 1992;46(8):762-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The author describes a new technique of treatment of recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis by intra-cordal injection of collagen after thoracic surgery. After description of the collagen used and the technique of injection, the author presents the results. It is a new method, simple, efficient, well tolerated, giving patients a voice, and treating their swallowing troubles.

MeSH terms

  • Collagen / administration & dosage
  • Collagen / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Radiography
  • Recurrence
  • Thoracic Surgery*
  • Vocal Cord Paralysis / diagnostic imaging
  • Vocal Cord Paralysis / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Collagen