Table 1 Differences between our patients and other patients reported in the literature
Our three patients | Cases previously reported in the literature | |
|---|---|---|
Diagnostic airway endoscopy | Carried out in all patients | None |
Recovery time | All patients recovered lost function within 3 months after diagnosis | 6 months [2] |
Swallowing rehabilitation program | Carried out in all patients | None |
Multidisciplinary approach | Neurology, rehabilitation, and maxillofacial services worked together | None |
Demonstrable anesthetic trauma | Yes | Yes [2] |
MRI used for diagnosis | None | Yes [6] |
Nerve palsy confirmed by neurology service of our hospital | Yes | Not reported |
Patient recovery confirmed by rehabilitation service of our hospital | Yes | Not Reported |
Failure of epiglottis and pyriform sinus confirmed by video endoscopy | Yes | None |