Vocal Cord Paralysis Treatment in India
About Vocal Cord Paralysis
Key Highlights
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Restores vocal strength, clarity, and projection for improved communication.Enhances airway protection during swallowing, reducing the risk of aspiration pneumonia.Can significantly improve breathing if the paralysis was causing airway obstruction.Tailored surgical and therapeutic approaches address the specific cause and patient needs.Minimally invasive injection options are available for temporary or trial management.Helps patients regain confidence in social and professional interactions./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent hoarseness, breathy voice, or vocal fatigue lasting more than a few weeks.
- Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) or frequent coughing/choking when eating or drinking.
- Shortness of breath or noisy breathing (stridor) due to a paralyzed cord blocking the airway.
- Paralysis resulting from surgery (e.g., thyroid, chest, or spine surgery), trauma, or a viral infection.
- Underlying neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, or tumors affecting the nerves.
- Ineffective results from a trial of voice therapy alone.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation including a detailed history, physical exam, and laryngoscopy (often stroboscopy).
- Possible imaging studies (CT scan or MRI) to identify the cause of nerve damage.
- Voice assessment by a speech-language pathologist to establish a baseline.
- Discussion of anesthesia options (local with sedation or general) and associated risks.
- Pre-operative instructions: fasting for 6-8 hours before surgery if general anesthesia is used.
- Discontinuation of blood-thinning medications (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) as advised by the doctor.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, infection, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Persistent hoarseness or change in voice quality not meeting expectations.
- Implant migration or extrusion in permanent medialization procedures.
- Over-correction leading to airway narrowing or breathing difficulties.
- Under-correction requiring a revision procedure.
- Swallowing difficulties or aspiration may persist or temporarily worsen.
- Scar tissue formation affecting vocal cord vibration.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Voice rest is typically advised for 1-2 weeks post-surgery to allow healing.
- Mild throat pain, swelling, and a sensation of a lump in the throat are common initially.
- A soft or liquid diet may be recommended for a few days if swallowing is affected.
- Follow-up laryngoscopy is scheduled to assess healing and vocal cord position.
- Gradual return to normal speaking with guidance from a speech-language pathologist.
- Avoidance of strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and throat clearing for several weeks.
- Final voice outcome may take several weeks to months as swelling subsides.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering vocal cord paralysis in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for vocal cord paralysis in India include Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Manipal Hospital Hebbal, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform vocal cord paralysis. MediFyr helps you compare ent specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for vocal cord paralysis compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Vocal Cord Paralysis in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated ent teams and experience managing patients undergoing vocal cord paralysis.
Delhi, India
73 Doctors
Ananya Kumar, a 28-year-old elementary school...
Ananya Kumar, a 28-year-old elementary school teacher, loved her job but began struggling after a difficult thyroid surgery left her with a weak, breathy voice. She could barely be heard over her energetic students, and phone calls became exhausting. Her ENT, Dr. Sharma, diagnosed unilateral vocal cord paralysis from surgical nerve injury. He recommended a temporary vocal cord injection (medialization laryngoplasty) to bring her paralyzed cord to the midline, allowing the healthy cord to meet it and restore her voice. Ananya was nervous but underwent the 30-minute in-office procedure under local anesthesia. The immediate improvement was startling, her voice was strong again, though a bit hoarse initially. Over the next few weeks, the hoarseness faded with voice therapy. Emotionally, she transformed from a frustrated, anxious professional fearing for her career to a confident, relieved teacher who could project her voice and her passion once more. The procedure gave her not just her voice back, but her sense of self.
ENT Specialists for Vocal Cord Paralysis
Explore experienced ent specialists who regularly perform vocal cord paralysis and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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Manipal Hospital Mysore, Mysore
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Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
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Manipal Hospital Kharadi, Pune
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