Recurrent laryngeal nerve damage following formalin infiltration of ductus arteriosus.
Formalin infiltration of the ductus arteriosus, a recent palliative procedure in neonates with certain congenital cardiac defects, has been shown to result in delayed left recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis. Implication for the airway and later management are discussed.
D004373:Ductus Arteriosus; D005260:Female; D005557:Formaldehyde / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000139:chemically induced*
D005557:Formaldehyde