反回神経麻痺の再吟味

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Many problems on recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis have been studied and discussed. There are at present, however, many questions awaiting solution in the causes and methods for seeking the cause of the paralysis. In this paper, the following two points were re-examined and discussed on the basis of our clinical experience during the past two years.
1) Recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis which is easily curable comprises several types. Paralysis of inflammatory origin may be one of these types, but inflammation does not find general acceptance as a cause of recurrent nerve paralysis. Incomplete paralysis (paresis) is not always easily curable but complete paralysis is often cured by conservative treatment. Paralysis caused by intratracheal intubation is considered to be cured easily.
2) Recurrent nerve paralysis caused by malignant tumors present important problems. In this paper the relationship between esophageal carcinoma at the second area of narrowing of the esophagus and recurrent nerve paralysis of the right side examined by tomography, Ga-67 citrate scanning, esophagography and angiography is reported.