[Phoniatric therapeutical possibilities for paralysis of the vocal lips in paramedian position following a strumectomy (author's transl)].

The phoniatric-logopedic therapeutical possibilities and results of the two most frequent causes of paralysis following a Strumectomy are presented here. The major aspect of this treatment is the application of electric therapy. Its correct usage will be explained. This "conservative" therapy should precede every operative measure and should follow again once the wound has healed. A new post-operative phoniatric therapy method following Glottis widening surgery will also be described. This therapy is based upon the functioning of the Ventricularis muscle, which operates independent of the Recurrens nerve. Furthermore, this therapy functions independent of the operation methods and leaves the natural vocal cord phonation intact, despite vocal cord paralysis.