Endoscopic management of bilateral vocal fold paralysis in newborns and infants

Stridor in the neonatal period may be a manifestation of multiple congenital anomalies of the respiratory tract. Due to the size and the shape of the airway of the newborn, stridor represents a warning sign that could be secondary to a potentially dangerous anomaly. Independent of its etiology, the approach is to ensure a stable and secure airway, and then develop a diagnostic approach1.

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