Title

Laryngeal structure and function in the pediatric larynx: Clinical applications

Authors

Authors

C. M. Sapienza; B. H. Ruddy;S. Baker

Comments

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Lang. Speech Hear. Serv. Sch.

Keywords

voice; children; structure; function; VOCAL FOLD PARALYSIS; RESPIRATORY-FUNCTION; AIRWAY LIMITATION; CHILDREN; NODULES; MANAGEMENT; DISORDERS; Linguistics; Rehabilitation

Abstract

This article presents an overview of the normal anatomy and physiology of the pediatric larynx, followed by some examples of pediatric voice disorders that were chosen to exemplify the alterations to the laryngeal anatomy and the subsequent modifications to laryngeal function. Vocal fold nodules are primarily reviewed due to their high incidence in the pediatric population. Three other disorders, including laryngeal hyperfunction, unilateral vocal fold paralysis, and bilateral abductor vocal fold paralysis, are discussed because of their more common occurrence and the uniqueness of their etiology and intervention, particularly, for the case of bilateral abductor vocal fold paralysis.

Journal Title

Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools

Volume

35

Issue/Number

4

Publication Date

1-1-2004

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

299

Last Page

307

WOS Identifier

WOS:000224661000003

ISSN

0161-1461

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