Volume : VIII, Issue : VII, July - 2019

Vocal cord paralysis following tracheal intubation: An unanticipated post–operative complication

Dr Harmandeep Kaur, Dr Amrinder Singh

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Background: General anesthesia is a safe, frequent procedure in clinical practice. Although it is very unusual in procedures not related to head and or neck surgery, vocal cord paralysis is a serious and important complication. Incidence has been associated with patient age and comorbidities, as well as the position of the endotracheal tube and cuff. It can become a dangerous scenario because it predisposes aspiration. Objectives: To present a case and analyze the risk factors associated with increased risk of vocal cord paralysis described in the literature. Conclusions: Vocal cord paralysis can be a serious complication of general anesthesia because of important voice dysfunction and risk of aspiration. The management is not yet fully established, so prevention and early diagnosis is essential.

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VOCAL CORD PARALYSIS FOLLOWING TRACHEAL INTUBATION: AN UNANTICIPATED POST-OPERATIVE COMPLICATION, Dr Harmandeep Kaur, Dr Amrinder Singh INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-7 | July-2019

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