Specialist Physician for Recurrent Laryngeal Injury
The specialist physician with an emphasis on recurrent laryngeal nerve injury is Dr. Thomas Marcolini, a highly qualified professional in treating injuries and pathologies affecting the peripheral nerves and brachial plexus, with ethics and compassion.
Dr. Thomas Marcolini - Neurosurgeon Specialist for recurrent laryngeal nerve injury
Dr. Thomas Marcolini, a neurosurgeon specializing in hoarseness (recurrent laryngeal lesion), graduated in medicine from the Regional University Foundation of Blumenau, one of the leading medical universities in the country. He completed his Neurosurgery Residency at Mackenzie Hospital in Curitiba, where he was invited to become a preceptor for the neurosurgery team. At the end of this residency, he began a Peripheral Nerve Fellowship, dedicating himself exclusively to the area of Peripheral Nerve and Brachial Plexus Surgery. In recognition of the excellent work he has been performing, Dr. Thomas currently works at the forefront of the Mackenzie Hospital as Coordinator of the Specialty focusing on Peripheral Nerves, Preceptor of the Residency Program, and as a member of the neurosurgery clinical staff at N. Sra. das Graças and N. Sra. do Pilar Hospitals in Curitiba/PR. He is currently a full member of the Brazilian Society of Neurosurgery. He has lectured in several countries and is a leading expert on the subject of peripheral nerves.
What is a laryngeal injury?
Laryngeal injury occurs after neck, spine, or chest surgeries. The nerve that directly participates in the functioning of the vocal cords, when affected, generates postoperative hoarseness that does not improve over time.
Quais são os sintomas de Lesão do nervo Laríngeo recorrente?
O principal sintoma da paralisia unilateral do nervo laríngeo recorrente é a voz que se apresenta rouca e soprosa, neste caso o início dos sintomas ocorre logo após uma cirurgia de tireóide ou uma cirurgia cervical.
Quais as causas da Rouquidão?
The main causes of hoarseness are related to cervical surgeries, cervical disc herniation surgery, resection of cervical tumors, aortic aneurysm surgery, and thyroid surgeries.
How is hoarseness diagnosed?
O diagnóstico de rouquidão, causado pela lesão de laríngeo recorrente, é baseado na laringoscopia. A avaliação é guiada por anormalidades identificadas em história e exame físico do paciente. O especialista poderá solicitar outros exames para auxiliar na conclusão do diagnóstico.
Treatment for hoarseness
O tratamento vai desde uma descompressão do nervo comprimido, até uma reconstrução do mesmo utilizando enxerto ou transferência nervosa. O método de tratamento é definido de acordo com grau de complexidade da patologia.
O que oferecemos no tratamento para Rouquidão?
Specialist Dr. Thomas Marcolini, specializing in peripheral nerves and brachial plexus, offers expert treatment for hoarseness. His team combines professional expertise and cutting-edge technology to deliver precise and effective results.
"The most important thing is to offer you the quality of life you deserve. I hope this information has helped you in some way. We also hope to be able to help you through our medical services; feel welcome! If you have any questions or would like an evaluation, feel free to schedule an appointment with us." - Dr. Thomas Marcolini.
Exclusive dedication to peripheral nerve pathologies.
O neurocirurgião, Dr. Thomas Marcolini, possui uma ampla equipe de especialistas altamente qualificados, com dedicação exclusiva a patologias de nervos periféricos, que buscam restaurar a saúde e qualidade de vida dos pacientes, através de técnicas minimamente invasivas e atendimento humanizado.
