Vocal Cord Paralysis Following Percutaneous Embolization of a Vagal Paraganglioma
Rao Vishal, Purushottam Chavan, KS Raghavendra, M Ashok Shenoy
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Vishal R, Chavan P, Raghavendra K, Ashok Shenoy M. Vocal Cord Paralysis Following Percutaneous Embolization of a Vagal Paraganglioma. Int J Head Neck Surg 2011; 2 (1):65-66.
Tumors of the head and neck region that frequently require embolization include meningiomas, paragangliomas and angiofibromas, owing to their rich vascularity. Serious complications following embolization are uncommon. We report an unusual case of vocal cord palsy following embolization.
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