Inter-arytenoid glottic bar following intubation.
Inter-arytenoid glottic bar is a rare complication of prolonged endotracheal intubation. We present two such cases and their treatment. The aetiology of this complication is multifactorial and involves local factors--local trauma, movement of the endotracheal tube within the larynx, infection, and anatomical influences--together with systemic factors such as in our two cases. The relative importance of these factors is discussed. A comment is also made on the use of a pre-operative topogram and the importance of an ENT assessment in patients with airway problems following prolonged intubation.
McCombe
A W
AW
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Liverpool.
Philips
D E
DE
Rogers
J H
JH
D000293:Adolescent; D001193:Arytenoid Cartilage; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005931:Glottis; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000209:etiology