- Types: Unilateral, bilateral
Causes
- Birth trauma (forceps delivery)
- Cardiac surgery (PDA repair)
- Mediastinal or neck surgery
- Tracheo-esophageal fistula repair
Bilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis (Abduction Type)
Symptoms
- Stridor
Treatment
- Temporary tracheotomy
- Vocal cord lateralization
- Cordectomy
- Arytenoidectomy
