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Vocal cord paralysis following central line insertion in a neonate: a review of the literature

Acute onset stridor in a neonate following general anaesthesia is commonly attributed to laryngeal oedema secondary to anaesthetic airway trauma. The authors present a case of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury resulting in vocal cord paralysis causing stridor following central venous catheterisation...

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Published in:BMJ Case Reports 2011, Vol.2011
Main Authors: Arshad, Faisal A, Eng, Chee Yean, Daw, William, Thevasagayem, Mahilravi S, Bateman, Neil
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Acute onset stridor in a neonate following general anaesthesia is commonly attributed to laryngeal oedema secondary to anaesthetic airway trauma. The authors present a case of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury resulting in vocal cord paralysis causing stridor following central venous catheterisation under general anaesthesia in a neonate. This was managed expectantly and resolved spontaneously over a period of 6 months.
ISSN:1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr.11.2010.3543