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Vocal Cord Palsy as a Complication of Epidural Anaesthesia
Joint Authors
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-10-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Cranial nerve palsy is a rare but recognised complication of epidural anaesthesia, most commonly presenting as diplopia secondary to abducens nerve palsy.
While upper cranial nerve palsies have been documented on numerous occasions, lower cranial nerve palsies, including recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy, are exceedingly rare.
This case describes a 37-year-old female who, following epidural anaesthesia for spontaneous vaginal delivery of her first child, presented with dysphonia.
Flexible laryngoscopy confirmed a left vocal cord palsy, and computed tomography ruled out any mass lesions along the course of the recurrent laryngeal nerve.
Here, we discuss a case of vocal cord palsy secondary to epidural anaesthesia, an extremely rare complication.
We also discuss the proposed etiology, treatment, and outcomes in patients with this condition.
Cranial nerve palsy should be an important differential in patients presenting with dysphonia following spinal or epidural anaesthesia.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mc Loughlin, Laura& Young, Orla. 2018. Vocal Cord Palsy as a Complication of Epidural Anaesthesia. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mc Loughlin, Laura& Young, Orla. Vocal Cord Palsy as a Complication of Epidural Anaesthesia. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148488
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mc Loughlin, Laura& Young, Orla. Vocal Cord Palsy as a Complication of Epidural Anaesthesia. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148488
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148488