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Images of Vocal Fold Paresis/Paralysis

A Representative Image of a Paralyzed Vocal Fold

One-Sided Vocal Fold Paralysis	Normal Vocal Folds
Paralyzed left vocal fold (*vf) is foreshortened and appears "fatter" due to loss of muscle tone; the surrounding areas (indicated by yellow arrows) are also affected and seem to "collapse" onto the vocal folds in contrast to normal vocal folds.	Normal vocal folds on inspiration (open); note right and left vocal folds open equally from the imaginary midline [-----].
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This diagram can be found in Vocal Fold Paresis/Paralysis: Understanding the Disorder.

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