Laryngeal structure and function in the pediatric larynx: Clinical applications

    Authors

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

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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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