Unilateral vocal cord paralysis following endotracheal intubation.

Laursen, R J; Larsen, K M; Mølgaard, J; Kolze, V · Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · 1998

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The present report describes a case of postoperative paralysis of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve in a patient undergoing surgery at a site far from the anatomic course of the nerve. Possible aetiological factors, symptoms, management and prophylaxis are discussed.

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