This condition involves the displacement of the arytenoid cartilages, which are crucial for vocal cord function and airway management. Symptoms of AD often include persistent hoarseness and ...

Bowing of the vocal cords is present during inspiration, which differentiates the disease from recurrent-laryngeal-nerve paralysis. The arytenoid is proven to be immobile by attempted manipulation ...

or combined arytenoid adduction and ansa cervicalis to recurrent laryngeal nerve anastomosis (combined group) between 1989 and 1995 for the treatment of unilateral vocal cord paralysis.