Three Episodes of Postanesthesia Paradoxical Vocal Cord Motion Disorder in the Same Patient: A Case Report.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2024
Abstract
Postanesthesia paradoxical vocal cord motion disorder (PVCMD) is often benign. However, if not recognized, PVCMD can lead to unnecessary treatments. Our patient had 3 different surgeries over a period of 20 months. The first episode of PVCMD occurred after a shoulder surgery, and the patient was reintubated. PVCMD was correctly diagnosed and treated successfully with reassurance after an ulnar nerve decompression. The third episode of PVCMD occurred after a cervical fusion surgery. Prevertebral edema from surgery further compromised the airways. Our case demonstrates the challenges of identifying and managing perioperative PVCMD, especially when surgical complications confound the airway management.
Volume
18
Issue
1
First Page
01737
Last Page
01737
ISSN
2575-3126
Published In/Presented At
Wu, X., & Zhang, X. (2024). Three Episodes of Postanesthesia Paradoxical Vocal Cord Motion Disorder in the Same Patient: A Case Report. A&A practice, 18(1), e01737. https://doi.org/10.1213/XAA.0000000000001737
Disciplines
Anesthesiology | Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
38237050
Department(s)
Department of Anesthesiology
Document Type
Article