A 10-year-old boy developed hoarseness of voice following an attack of diphtheria. On examination, his right vocal cord was paralyzed. The treatment of choice for paralyzed vocal cord will be: (A) Gel foam injection in right vocal cord, (B) Fat injection in right vocal cord, (C) Thyroplasty Type-I, (D) Wait for spontaneous recovery of vocal cord
Answer is D. Generally, no treatment is required as compensation occurs due to the opposite healthy cord. Temporary paralysis recovers in 6-12 months and it is advisable to wait. However, injection of gelfoam or fat can be used to improve the voice in the waiting period. Ref: PL Dhingra Textbook of Ear, Nose and Throat, Edition 7, page - 338