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Stridor and obstructive sleep apnea in Shy-Drager syndrome treated by laryngofissure and cord lateralization.

Authors :
Kenyon GS
Apps MC
Traub M
Source :
The Laryngoscope [Laryngoscope] 1984 Aug; Vol. 94 (8), pp. 1106-8.
Publication Year :
1984

Abstract

A patient with obstructive sleep apnea due to Shy-Drager syndrome, who has been successfully managed by cord lateralization, is presented. This has allowed successful rehabilitation of the patient without prejudicing subsequent surgery, and appears to be an effective procedure in this rare condition.

Subjects

Subjects :
Adult
Humans
Male
Sleep Apnea Syndromes etiology
Tracheotomy
Autonomic Nervous System Diseases complications
Respiratory Sounds etiology
Shy-Drager Syndrome complications
Sleep Apnea Syndromes surgery
Vocal Cords surgery

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0023-852X
Volume :
94
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Laryngoscope
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6748839
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1288/00005537-198408000-00022
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