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Acquired vocal cord paralysis in newborn

Paralisia adquirida das cordas vocais do recém-nascido

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Definition

Acquired vocal cord paralysis may result from birth trauma, result of the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cannulation, thoracic surgery, or some infections. Unilateral vocal cord paralysis is more common and the left vocal cord is most frequently involved.

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Acquired vocal cord paralysis in newborn