Table 1 Patient demographics bilateral vocal fold immobility (n = 48)
Demographics (n = 48) | n (%) |
|---|---|
Gender | |
Male | 13 (27 %) |
Female | 35 (73 %) |
Documented Smokers | 7 (17 %) |
Diagnosis | |
Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis | 33 (68 %) |
Joint Fixation | 12 (25 %) |
Combination | 1 (2 %) |
Unknown | 2 (4 %) |
Presentation | |
Airway Obstruction | 36 (75 %) |
Dysphonia | 6 (13 %) |
Dysphagia/Aspiration | 2 (4 %) |
Other | 2 (4 %) |
Unknown | 2 (4 %) |