Talk:Vocal cord paresis

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[edit] inventor of medialization surgery

The medialization procedure detailed was initiated in the 1970s by one Isski (I do not have the exact spelling). He used teflon wedges....but there was a problem with them migrating via the force of gravity. Presently, the silastin buttons are anchored to the tracheal wall by a surgical stitch or two.

[edit] Vocal Cord Dysfunction

Are they the same thing? in case could be created a redirect? Thanks--Dia^ 08:34, 5 October 2007 (UTC)